About the Role
Six Dance Collective is going through a period of growth and are actively seeking new members to join our Board of Directors to help us expand.
We are interested in hearing from people with existing board experience and from those who have never been on a board before. We warmly welcome applications from applicants from diverse backgrounds, who can bring a fresh perspective and a range of expertise and experience to the Board.
Details
Who we're looking for
We are particularly interested in hearing from people who have an interest in dance and theatre and have experience or expertise in any of the following areas:
Finance
Fundraising
Business
Events
Governance/Policy Development/Compliance
Ideally you'll be based in or have a connection to Northern Ireland.
Board meetings, frequency, location and length of engagement
Annual General Meeting and two board meetings annually
Occasional optional additional meetings
Complimentary invitations to performances, rehearsals and events
2 year appointment with the option to extend
Responsibilities
Our Board of Directors has overall responsibility for our organisation. The Board’s job is to drive the strategic direction, supporting the Artistic Director and other team members, ensuring proper oversight and standards in everything we do.
It's an exciting time of growth for us. We'd love to meet people who can support our expansion and are excited by our mission.
Expressions of Interest
Please email us at hello@sixdancecollective.com telling us why you would be interested in joining our board. Please include your CV or details of any relevant experience.
The closing date for expressions of interest is 12 noon on Friday 13th September 2024.
We will contact all applicants by 18th September 2024 to arrange a chat online or in-person.
If you have any questions or would like to chat further, please contact us by emailing hello@sixdancecollective.com. We'd love to hear from you.
About Six Dance Collective
Founded in 2023, Six Dance Collective is a non-profit dance company based in Northern Ireland. We are dedicated to providing audiences with new access to the transformative power of dance. As part of our mission, we create unique repertoire relevant to our times, contributing meaningfully to the future of ballet and dance as an adventurous theatrical form in Northern Ireland and beyond.
We are committed to creating opportunities for artists across all forms to collaborate, inspiring innovation and growth. In our first 18 months, we have collaborated with and employed over 25 local and national artists working in dance, music, theatre, and education.
Our work is divided into three strands: Create, Uplift, and Train.
We aim to bring contemporary relevance to ballet by creating and presenting original, collaborative works that respond to local and global issues. In 2023, we premiered our first creation, the two-act youth ballet 'White Doves'. Looking ahead, 2025 will see our first fully professional programme, followed by a second youth production.
To support the growth of dance in Northern Ireland, we've launched our 'Dance in Motion' initiative in collaboration with The MAC, providing a platform for emerging dance artists. The first edition in April 2024 was a success, with plans to return in Spring 2025. Additionally, our dancers recently performed at Eisteddfod 2024 in Wales, showcasing Irish and Northern Irish talent on a national stage.
Our training and outreach programs have engaged over 100 aspiring dancers from nine counties, providing enriching training experiences that connect young people with professional dancers. Our inaugural production, White Doves, featured 28 talented young dancers performing alongside international soloists and musicians in a newly choreographed and composed work.