Findings of dance review welcomed by Culture MinisterThe future of dance in Wales is bright, according to Culture Minister Alun Pugh. The Minister has welcomed the findings of the Culture Committee's review into Dance in Wales and during a statement during plenary today [14 March 2006] explained how the report's findings will be implemented by the Welsh Assembly Government. An additional £125,000 a year is to be made available to implement the findings of the Committee reviews of dance and the arts and community regeneration A dance strategy is to be developed by the Arts Council of Wales to encourage more participation in dance Dance will feature in the Welsh Assembly Government's new cultural policy The network of regional dance forums will be brought together to create a National Forum for Dance Developing wider opportunities for dance in 14-19 learning The Arts Council is to work closely with the Sports Council for Wales to develop dance participation in order to contribute to the physical activity targets set in the Welsh Assembly Government's sport and physical activity strategy, Climbing Higher Alun Pugh said: "There is no doubt that there is much to celebrate in dance in Wales at present. Young dancers from Wales are making names for themselves, particularly in contemporary dance. We have seen dance performances from international ballet companies such as the Kirov for the first time in Wales as well as innovative productions from our own dance companies such as Earthfall, Diversions and India Dance Wales. "There is a wealth of good practice in Wales at community level, at national level and in innovative cutting edge work. Much also remains to be done, of course, and the Welsh Assembly Government welcomes the report of the Culture Committee as an important contribution to the future of dance in Wales." Arts Council of Wales chief executive Peter Tyndall said: "The Arts Council of Wales welcomes the report by the Culture Committee and the response of the Welsh Assembly Government. Dance in Wales has been growing in strength, with innovative individual performers and consistent work from our contemporary dance companies. In recent times, this is increasingly complemented by the presentation of excellent work from overseas and less obviously, but of equal importance, the opportunities for participation in dance given by our national network of community dance companies. "The announcement of extra funding is very welcome, and will start to address the need for further investment in the sector. ACW looks forward to working with the dance community and the Welsh Assembly Government to develop a thriving future for dance in Wales. The Culture Committee's report is available on the Welsh Assembly Government's website at http://www.wales.gov.uk/keypubassemcultwelsport/content/dance-e.htm For more information, please contact Non Jones on 029 2089 8683 |
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