Art/Talk
Check out our range of Talks about all things arty! Join our team of artists to gain insight into our creative processes and approaches.
FEBRUARY 2020
TALK:
Art/Talk: The Art of Failure
Tying into the performance of The Unwanted at Dundee Rep on Wed 5th Feb, join Tommy as he discusses his career in dance. A humorous look at the failures that have enabled success in his career plus Q&A.
WHEN: Thurs 27 Feb 7.30pm - 8.30pm
WHERE: Shaper/Caper HQ, Unit 6 Manhattan Works, Dundonald Street, Dundee DD3 7PY
COST: £2/Free to The Body members
MARCH 2020
TALK:
Art/Talk: Who Runs the World? Producers!
A run down of what is involved in the day to day running of a busy touring company. Looking at strategies, fundraising and project planning. Led by Shaper/Caper’s Director of Operations, Yolanda Aguilar.
WHEN: Thurs 26 March 7.30pm - 8.30pm
WHERE: Shaper/Caper HQ, Unit 6 Manhattan Works, Dundonald Street, Dundee DD3 7PY
COST: £2/Free to The Body members
APRIL 2020
TALK:
Art/Talk: Making Work for Young Audiences
A chat with the creative team of Paper Moon talking about approaches when creating work for young audiences.
WHEN: Thurs 9 April 7.30pm - 8.30pm
WHERE: Shaper/Caper HQ, Unit 6 Manhattan Works, Dundonald Street, Dundee DD3 7PY
COST: £2/Free to The Body members
MAY 2020
TALK:
Art/Talk: Tommy’s Top Tips for Triumph
About to graduate or recently graduated? Here are Tommy's Top Tips to ensuring a successful career!
WHEN: Wed 6 May 7.30pm - 8.30pm
WHERE: Shaper/Caper HQ, Unit 6 Manhattan Works, Dundonald Street, Dundee DD3 7PY
COST: £2/Free to The Body members
JUNE 2020
TALK:
Art/Talk: So You Wanna Set Up a Dance Company?
A practical guide to everything you need to think about and do to set up a dance company.
WHEN: Thur 25 June 7.30pm - 8.30pm
WHERE: Shaper/Caper HQ, Unit 6 Manhattan Works, Dundonald Street, Dundee DD3 7PY
COST: £2/Free to The Body members
JULY 2020
TALK:
Art/Talk: How to Pitch Yourself and Make it Happen!
Tips on auditions and how to pitch yourself, your work and generally making it happen!
WHEN: Thur 23 July 7.30pm - 8.30pm
WHERE: Shaper/Caper HQ, Unit 6 Manhattan Works, Dundonald Street, Dundee DD3 7PY
COST: £2/Free to The Body members
AUGUST 2020
TALK:
Art/Talk: Lessons in Teaching
An overview of Shaper/Caper's Creative Learning method
WHEN: Thur 27 August 7.30pm - 8.30pm
WHERE: Shaper/Caper HQ, Unit 6 Manhattan Works, Dundonald Street, Dundee DD3 7PY
COST: £2/Free to The Body members
SEPTEMBER 2020
TALK:
Art/Talk: Exploring Tragedy
Join Artistic Director, Thomas Small, discussing the creation of critically acclaimed work, Within This Dust, which explores the events of 9/11.
WHEN: Thur 24 Sept 7.30pm - 8.30pm
WHERE: Shaper/Caper HQ, Unit 6 Manhattan Works, Dundonald Street, Dundee DD3 7PY
COST: £2/Free to The Body members
OCTOBER 2020
TALK:
Art/Talk: From Idea to Stage
Join Artistic Director, Thomas Small, discussing his creative process taking an idea through to reality. .
WHEN: Thur 22 Oct 7.30pm - 8.30pm
WHERE: Shaper/Caper HQ, Unit 6 Manhattan Works, Dundonald Street, Dundee DD3 7PY
COST: £2/Free to The Body members
NOVEMBER 2020
TALK:
Art/Talk: Stop, Collaborate and Listen!
A guide to collaborating with artists and cross sector collaborations with examples of work plus Q&A. Led by Artistic Director, Thomas Small and guest artist.
WHEN: Thur 19 Nov 7.30pm - 8.30pm
WHERE: Shaper/Caper HQ, Unit 6 Manhattan Works, Dundonald Street, Dundee DD3 7PY
COST: £2/Free to The Body members
DECEMBER 2020
TALK:
Art/Talk: Touring Tales
Join Shaper/Caper’s dancers as they discuss what it’s like to be in a touring company.
WHEN: Thur 10 Dec 7.30pm - 8.30pm
WHERE: Shaper/Caper HQ, Unit 6 Manhattan Works, Dundonald Street, Dundee DD3 7PY
COST: £2/Free to The Body members
JANUARY 2021
TALK:
Art/Talk: Learning on the Job
Join Dance Artist, Alex McCrossan and Trainee Fundraiser, Dylan Boswell as they discuss learning on the job at Shaper/Caper.
WHEN: Thur 21 Jan 2021 7.30pm - 8.30pm
WHERE: Shaper/Caper HQ, Unit 6 Manhattan Works, Dundonald Street, Dundee DD3 7PY
COST: £2/Free to The Body members
FEBURARY 2021
TALK:
How I Made it Happen
An honest conversation with the Shaper/Caper team about performing and their career paths.
WHEN: Thur 25 Feb 2021 7.30pm - 8.30pm
WHERE: Shaper/Caper HQ, Unit 6 Manhattan Works, Dundonald Street, Dundee DD3 7PY
COST: £2/Free to The Body members