Dance Strategy Group (DSG)

Dance Strategy Group (DSG), formerly known as Dance Infrastructure Group (DIG), exists as a network and forum for exchange whilst providing an opportunity for peer learning for key dance providers within the South East. Through discussion, dissemination and strategic project intervention it aims to enhance partnership working and strengthen the infrastructure for, and provision of, dance in the region.

Listed below are copies of all agendas and minutes from the DSG meetings that have taken place:

• DSG meeting minutes: 15 December 2011
• DIG meeting minutes: 16 May 2011
• DIG meeting minutes: 10 February 2011
• DIG meeting minutes: 10 June 2010
• DIG meeting agenda: 10 June 2010
• DIG meeting minutes: 3 March 2010
• DIG meeting agenda: 3 March 2010
• DIG meeting minutes: 3 November 2009
• DIG meeting agenda: 3 November 2009

Management and secretariat

DSG is an informal and un-constituted group that is managed and coordinated by South East Dance on behalf of its members.  DSG is responsive to the needs of members, who work collaboratively to set the agenda in line with professional interest and perceived sector need.

Membership

DSG comprises of a group of experienced individuals who are representative of the component parts of the dance infrastructure in the South East. Membership includes Arts Council England regularly funded dance organisations in addition to representatives from local authorities, higher education, community dance, the independent dance sector, venues and producers. Membership is reviewed annually at the first meeting in the new financial year.

Organisations or individuals involved in dance can engage with DSG in the following ways:

• Attendance at the DSG annual open meeting Face to Face

• Attend a DSG meeting as an observer following a request to South East Dance

• Propose an item for discussion on the DSG agenda via South East Dance

Member responsibility

Each member will be responsible for actively shaping the agenda for DSG meetings in discussion with South East Dance. Members are required to attend a minimum of two meetings per year, and any members unable to attend more than 2 consecutive meetings will be asked to stand down. From time to time members will be required to contribute to smaller working groups in order to advance strategic projects as agreed. Members are also asked to proactively share information that is generated at DSG with their respective sectors.

Meetings

Meetings will take place 3 times per year in a location agreed by DSG. South East Dance will be responsible for coordinating all meetings. A draft agenda will be set at each meeting for the subsequent meeting and members can request items for the forthcoming agenda at any time. South East Dance will be responsible for the minutes of all meetings which will be posted on South East Dance’s website following approval by members. For the period 2009/10 South East Dance will Chair all meetings.