The COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020 and subsequent period Lockdown has hit the Arts hard and Freelance Artists of all creative disciplines have seen their entire livelihoods and hard work disappear in a matter of weeks, regardless of their previous body of work and evidenced professional accomplishments. Many of these artists do not qualify for any government furlough scheme currently available, and as a result have already had to find other work, often to the detriment of all the time and hard work they have already put in for several years . 47% of London is green space . I'm very happy about this , and our parks have been used to create great sports facilities , however dancers are often starving artists , many unfunded and unsupported without any free or subsidised facilities . Even within our community gyms studio space is £25-£35 an hour and dancers usually need at least 2-3 hours to rehearse. We can create outdoor permanent dance space in our parks . Its not that difficult we just n

What we'll deliver:

• a platform for community use
• schools community residents performance days
• use for unfunded and unsupported dancers
• use for actors
• perhaps in use for busking
• used for community gatherings

Why it's a great idea:

Safe space free for those in need , local performances and community outreach ; a safe space to avoid injury and allow for creation , use for schools and community projects , support for dancers , and open air classes during the summer months delivered by unfunded / self employed dancers

Steps to get it done:

• get council permissions
• get funding
• check safety of area with TH
• Contact schools and organisations
• arrange a years long events and usage program
• Have contractor build the structure .

need a stage sized outside all weather wooden floor platform, covered or uncovered depending on the materials used . Covered perhaps better for all year use. We have running tracks even skateboarding spaces , but nothing that helps dancers . In the whole of London there is hardly any free rehearsal space for dance . The royal festival hall had some with unsuitable flooring, and it is the only space I know of, offering free space for dancers to rehearse. I find this unacceptable . The space can be utilised by unfunded artists living in the borough, and our local schools and communities to provide free show dates perhaps once a month as community out reach , a portable dance floor , that could be laid on grass or concrete for outdoor classes in the summer months would also be useful, and would support self employed teachers . Dancers should not dance on improper flooring , as there is risk of serious injury. We have lots of space in our parks putting in a permanent structure the siz