Dance Mapping - Arts Council England

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This research has been a lengthy and complex process. We have always stated publicly that
this work was for the dance field and it has been carried out in collaboration with the field. We
have had support from so many people throughout the process and without this we could not
have completed the work.
Firstly, we would like to thank Janet Archer, Theresa Beattie, Ellie Hartwell and Tania Wilmer
in the dance strategy department of Arts Council England. Without their support this work
would not have been possible. Tania Wilmer carried out many of the interviews for the
illustrations that pepper the report and we are immensely grateful to her for her rigour and
hard work. We are also grateful to those who agreed to be interviewed and gave so
generously of their time.
There were many Arts Council staff who sourced and contributed data but Jonathan
Treadway, Amanda Rigali, Delia Barker and Rebecca Dawson deserve special mention.
Regional dance officers provided valuable local data and information and their input through
the Dance Practice Group meetings was always valuable.
Terry Adams and Claire Cowles (the ‘Survey Monkey’ queen) provided invaluable research
backup to us throughout the process and their rigour is evident in the survey data as well as
in the analysis of the Arts Council England data.
The Steering Group (listed in Appendix One) supported the process, guided us wisely and
challenged us when necessary. Their support for the consultation events was also greatly
valued. The strategic agencies provided ongoing access to data, Foundation for Community
Dance (FCD) staff carried out an analysis of jobs advertised and Sean Williams and his team
at Council for Dance Education and Training (CDET) carried out research on the private
sector for us that has helped to create a better picture of this sector. The staff at the National
Rural Touring Arts network also assisted with a survey of members and we are grateful to
National Association of Local Government Arts Officers (NALGAO) for working with us on the
local authority survey.
There were also many people who provided reports and data throughout the process
ensuring we had access to important and often unpublished material.
Thank you to all of you.
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