The Arts Council Of Wales has announced an all Wales conference to move dance forward in education. The conference recognises dance as a creative force in the lives of children and young people and aims to: - Raise the profile of dance education in Wales - Share good practice, exchange views, debate the issues - Commit to the ‘real’ development of dance education - Shape the future of dance education in Wales Conference Schedule: Friday 30th January • Welcome Opening Address, Dance, Creativity and Education: Welsh Assembly Government • Perspectives on Dance Education: Arts Council of Wales, Sport Council of Wales, Local Authority, School, Dance Practitioner • Discussion Groups: Debate on Key Issues • Welsh Culture and Dance Education Saturday 31st January • Vision for the Future: Keynote Speech • Raising Standards in Delivering Dance Education: Presentations, Case Studies and Practical Workshops • A National Voice for Dance Education in Wales: Keynote Speech Registration details and booking forms are available on request either ‘on-line’ or by post. Telephone bookings cannot be accepted. For further information contact: University of Wales Institute Cardiff Ph: 029 2041 6181