Making your Mark, with Jo Cone
Episode description
Meet dance artist, activist, and the Artistic Director of Doodle Dance, Jo Cone.
In this episode, Jo reflects on her remarkable 25 year career working within the dance industry, the process of writing her book 'Making a Move' in collaboration with dance specialists Louise Jaggard (@louisejaggard) and Claire Pring (@cpringdance), and her current inquiries through Doodle Dance and the Primary School Dance Network.
The Primary School Dance Network is a group for anyone teaching dance to children of a Primary School age. Any style. Any venue. Everyone welcome! This network is a platform to discuss issues, share ideas and feel connected with other people doing the same thing as you! Click here to join the group: Primary School Dance Network | Facebook
Key discussion points:
- The challenges and opportunities of working freelance
- The importance of creativity and dance within early years and primary education
- Good examples of practice and how creativity can be integrated in schools
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30 dance plans with hints and tips to enable successful, creative dance lessons: https://primaryschooldance.co.uk/making-a-move-dance-book/
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