Dancers tap into £40,000 arts grant

YOUNG dancers across northern Lincolnshire will have an added spring in their step after the Arts Council announced a grant of more than £40,000 to be awarded for grassroots projects.

By The Newsroom

Published 21st Nov 2011, 11:30 BST

North and North East Lincolnshire councils will each receive £10,700 per year for the next two years to run dance projects and provide joint showcase and networking events.

In North East Lincolnshire the award will be used to provide grassroots dance projects in community settings out of school.

Dance teachers and advanced students will be given the opportunity to work alongside professional dance companies.

The award will also be used to offer mentoring and workshop opportunities for gifted and talented young dance groups and youth dance companies.

Coun Mick Burnett, deputy leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “This award will mean a lot to the young dancers and their teachers in North East Lincolnshire. Dancing, in all its styles, is a great way for young people to learn skills and make friends. It also helps to keep them fit and well, which is one of this council’s priorities.”