Traineeship in Socially Engaged Movement Practice 2026
This is a training and mentoring opportunity for an early career dance practitioner to develop their skills in facilitation and the creation of socially engaged production work with young people and women at risk. Deadline for this form is: Wednesday 15 April 2026, 12.00
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QUESTION 1: Please describe your background and experience in dance, theatre, or related practice. You might include any training, professional or voluntary work, as well as experience in socially engaged, community, or participatory projects. Please write your answer in the box below (max 300 words) OR upload an audio or video file in the box below (no longer than 3 x minutes)
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QUESTION 2: Please tell us why you are interested in this traineeship and what you hope to gain from it. You may wish to include any skills, perspectives, or experiences you feel you could bring to this opportunity (max 300 words) OR upload an audio or video file in the box below (no longer than 3 x minutes)
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QUESTION 3: Please outline what your aspirations are for the future and how VDT can help you achieve these (max 200 words) OR upload an audio or video file in the box below (no longer than 2 x minutes)
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QUESTION 4: Are you available during the traineeship periods? May–July 2026 September–December 2026. If you have any scheduling constraints or freelance commitments, please provide brief details here (max 200 words)
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Referee 1: (Please provide their name, position held, work relationship, telephone number, email and identify whether we can contact this person prior to interview)
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Referee 2: (Please provide their name, position held, work relationship, telephone number, email and identify whether we can contact this person prior to interview)
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We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse individuals. Applicants who meet one or more of the criteria below and meet our Criteria/Person Specification are guaranteed an informal interview. Do you identify as any of the following and if so, which?
Identify as part of the Global Majority (people who are Black, Asian, Brown, of mixed or multiple heritage, Indigenous to the Global South, or racialised as an ethnic minority).
Disabled / Neurodiverse
Have experience of the care system
Do you have any access needs, injuries or health conditions we should be aware of to support you if invited for interview?
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This might be a health need (physical or mental), disability or special educational need.
Safeguarding
VDT’s work is imbued with robust safeguarding at every stage of our process. As part of this commitment, we ask applicants to share relevant information relating to safeguarding. Any information provided will be treated confidentially and will only be used to assess suitability for the role.
Do you have any unspent criminal convictions that may be relevant to this role? If yes, please provide brief details.
Are you currently involved in, or have you previously been involved in, any investigation relating to safeguarding concerns (for example the safety or wellbeing of children or vulnerable adults)? If yes, please provide brief details.
If offered this opportunity, VDT will be applying on your behalf for an Enhanced DBS with Barred Lists. Do you consent to this?
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By clicking 'Submit', I declare that the information provided on this form is complete and correct. I understand that providing false or misleading information will disqualify me from being shortlisted. I agree to Vincent Dance Theatre obtaining, retaining and processing personal data contained in this form in accordance with the Data Protection legislation in force at the time.
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