Work With Us

Join the Dance Network Association Team!

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Help us bring people together through dance, creativity and connection.

At Dance Network Association (DNA), we're passionate about improving health and wellbeing, reducing social isolation and creating joyful, inclusive opportunities for people to connect through dance and creativity.

As a growing Essex-based charity, we're always looking for passionate, creative and committed people to join our community.

Whether you're an experienced artist, an emerging practitioner, someone looking to volunteer or a professional wanting to make a difference through charity leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

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Current Opportunities

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Freelance Lead Artists – Dance & Creative Health

Location: Across Essex
Type: Freelance / Project-based

Fee: dependent on project budgets but generally starting at £43.00 per session plus eligible travel expenses.

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We're looking to connect with experienced Dance Artists and Creative Health Practitioners to lead inclusive, engaging and accessible activities across our community programmes.

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Our programmes support a diverse range of participants, including older adults, people living with dementia, Parkinson's and other health conditions, and their carers and companions.

We're particularly interested in artists who have experience working with these participants. 

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We're looking for artists who are confident facilitating groups, adapting activities for different abilities and creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels valued.

 

Interested? Send us your CV, a brief introduction to your practice, your location and availability.

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Freelance Support Dance Artists

Location: Across Essex
Type: Freelance / Session-based
Fee: starting at £27 per session, plus eligible travel expenses

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Are you an emerging Dance Artist or creative practitioner looking to develop your experience in inclusive community dance?

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Our Support Artists work alongside experienced Lead Artists, helping participants engage confidently and comfortably in creative activities.

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You'll gain practical experience in community dance and creative health, with opportunities for mentoring, professional development and progression into leading sessions.

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We welcome applications from artists at different stages of their careers who are enthusiastic, compassionate and eager to learn.

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We also offer opportunities to join our annual team training, alongside Safeguarding and First Aid training opportunities.

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Interested? Send us your CV, a short introduction, your location, availability and a showreel if you have one.

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Volunteer With DNA

Location: Various locations across Essex
Type: Voluntary / Flexible opportunities

Could you spare a little time to make a big difference?

Our volunteers are an important part of the DNA community, helping us create welcoming, inclusive environments where participants feel connected, supported and valued.

There are lots of ways to get involved, including:

• Welcoming participants and helping them feel comfortable.

• Supporting social activities, refreshments and conversations.

• Assisting with creative wellbeing activities.

• Helping at community events and performances.

• Supporting fundraising, administration and community engagement.

You don't need a dance background, just a friendly approach, enthusiasm and a willingness to support others.

Whether you can offer a few hours regularly or would prefer to help occasionally, we'd love to explore how you could get involved.

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Interested? Visit our volunteer page to apply: Volunteer With Us | Dance Network Assoc 

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Join Our Board of Trustees

Location: Essex / Hybrid opportunities
Type: Voluntary governance role

We're looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of Dance Network Association.

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As we continue to develop our creative health programmes and strengthen our charity's sustainability, we're particularly interested in hearing from people with professional skills and experience in:

• Finance & Accounting – Financial oversight, budgeting, charity finance and long-term sustainability.

• Marketing & Communications – Brand development, digital marketing, audience engagement and strategic communications.

• Fundraising & Income Generation – Philanthropy, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, and fundraising strategy.
   

As a Trustee, you'll help guide DNA's strategic direction, champion our mission and support our long-term impact.

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We welcome people who share our values and believe in the power of creativity to strengthen communities. Previous charity Board experience is welcomed but not essential.

Our Board meets at least three times a year, with additional engagement between meetings as required. Interested? Please send us a brief introduction outlining your experience, skills and why you'd like to get involved to our Chair Trustee, Elsa Urmston: Elsa@dancenetworkassociation.org.uk 

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Get in Touch

We'd love to hear from you!

If any of these opportunities interest you, please contact us for an informal conversation.

Email: info@dancenetworkassociation.org.uk
Phone: 07490 374717
Website: www.dancenetworkassociation.org.uk

Please include the opportunity you're interested in within your email subject line.

Together, we can create more opportunities for people to dance, connect and thrive.

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Dance Network Association is a registered charity (Charity No. 1202883). We are committed to inclusive practice, safeguarding and creating welcoming opportunities for people from all backgrounds. Relevant opportunities are subject to appropriate safeguarding and DBS requirements.