Candoco Dance Company Announces Leadership Transition
During their time with Candoco, Raquel and Dominic championed disabled leadership and brought fresh perspectives to the company’s artistic vision. Their collaboration with Dan Daw Creative Projects on Candoco’s current show Over and Over (and over again) exemplifies their commitment to centring disabled artists’ lived experiences in contemporary dance.
“We’re grateful for Raquel and Dominic’s contributions to Candoco’s artistic and inclusion journey,” said Sharon Watson, Chair of Candoco’s Board. “Their vision for disabled leadership continues to influence our thinking as we plan for the future and our commitment to creating more opportunities for disabled artists and creatives.”
Candoco remains committed to its founding mission of expanding perceptions of what dance can be through bold performances and inspiring educational experiences that embody equity and intersectional inclusion. The company is developing a structure to ensure its long-term sustainability and will announce its artistic leadership plans in due course.
About Candoco Dance Company
Founded in 1991, Candoco Dance Company is a world-renowned inclusive dance company that creates distinctive performances featuring disabled and non-disabled dancers. The company tours internationally and delivers far-reaching learning programmes. Through artistic and strategic partnerships and collaborations with leading artists and organisations, Candoco celebrates different ways of being and making art whilst bridging the mainstream and the experimental, and continues to play a leading role in the ongoing conversation about dance and disability.
