LISE SMITH
Performing arts management, teaching and writing
ABOUT ME
I'm an an Independent Dance Manager representing both emerging and more established dance artists.
I have 20 years experience of producing professional touring theatre and participatory projects at all scales, with a portfolio of clients including Russell Maliphant Dance Company, Shobana Jeyasingh Dance, Joon Dance, Fly No Filter, VOXED/Wayne Parsons Dance, Sweetshop Revolution, Jess and Morgs Films and Kamala Devam Company.
For more information please see my Projects page.
I am proud to serve as a Trustee of Dance Mama CIC.
Image (above): Fly No Filter by Mitzi de Margaray
Image (right): Kamala Devam Company by Vipul Sangoi
DANCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FUNDING
Identifying and applying for funding from sources including Arts Council England and other lottery funders; grant-making trusts; and artist development funds.
I have recently made successful funding bids to Arts Council England (Project Grants), Awards for All, Wellcome Trust, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Big Lottery Reaching Communities, Stavros Niarchos Foundation and John Lyons Charity. I have also led on several successful crowdfunding campaigns.
Image (left): Bricolage Dance UK by Chantal Guevara
PRODUCING AND TOUR BOOKING
Working with venues to book shows and develop opportunities for performance; researching and applying for artist development opportunities.
I have recently produced UK tours for VOXED, Russell Maliphant Dance Company, Kamala Devam Company, Fly No Filter and Shobana Jeyasingh Dance. I also managed the Autumn 2018 UK tour of The Troth (Akademi South Asian Dance) and booked UK performances for the Netherlands-based Bollylicious.
Image (right): Shobana Jeyasingh Dance by Foteini Christofilopoulou
MARKETING AND PUBLICITY
Marketing, copywriting, press and media liaison.
I have recently designed or co-designed print and online publicity for Scarabeus Aerial Theatre, Kamala Devam Company and Bricolage Dance UK.
As well as marketing and communications for my clients, I also write dance reviews and features for a range of online and print publications. See my writing samples here.
Image (left): Bricolage Dance UK by Alex Nothis
Great communication with Lise and the company throughout. It made my work smoother.
Daniel Broadbent, PDSW
Once we were in contact with Lise everyting went smoothly
Penny King, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Thanks to you for taking such good care of us!!
Dancer, Jess and Morgs Films
Strong, realistic and very well planned.
Arts Council England
[Lise brought] an amazing breadth and depth of skill and wisdom and wit and joy to the role.
Colleague, SJD
CONTACT ME
Contact me to see how my services can help you!
Image (below): Joon Dance by Grace Gelder
London, UK
07984 801656
