012: 'Empowering Choreographers and Movement Directors: A New Era with Toby James TV and Film Organiser at Equity'

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The Shapes in Motion Podcast

Sarah Perry

31 episodes

18 hours ago

Are you an actor, mover, maker or creative, who has a passion for movement and performance? Are you in need of some creative inspiration and insights from the industry?

If you tell a story through movement, whatever the shape or form then you are in the right place. We are ready to share with you a range of inspiring and insightful conversations from some of the best loved movers and makers in our field.

We will chat with actors, movers, dancers, choreographers, directors, and many other like minded creatives all sharing their expertise, inspirations, creative processes, creative challenges, insights, career highs, and lows and so much more.

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Are you an actor, mover, maker or creative, who has a passion for movement and performance? Are you in need of some creative inspiration and insights from the industry?

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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012: 'Empowering Choreographers and Movement Directors: A New Era with Toby James TV and Film Organiser at Equity'

The Shapes in Motion Podcast

46 minutes 56 seconds

8 months ago

012: 'Empowering Choreographers and Movement Directors: A New Era with Toby James TV and Film Organiser at Equity'

Toby James is the Film and TV Organiser at Equity, the trade union for performers and creative professionals in the performing arts. Equity members are pushing for proper, collectively bargained agreements for choreographers and movement directors. In this engaging conversation, Sarah Perry and Toby James discuss the evolving role of movement directors and choreographers within the Equity trade union. They explore the challenges faced by these professionals, the importance of collective bargaining, and the need for recognition in contracts. The discussion highlights the positive changes occurring in the industry, the impact of AI, and the steps necessary for movement directors and choreographers to advocate for their rights and roles effectively. In this conversation, Toby James discusses the evolution of trade unions for movement directors and choreographers, emphasising the need for representation and empowerment within committees. He highlights the importance of collaboration across various disciplines in the performing arts and the ongoing negotiations with PACT to secure better contracts and recognition for both movement directors. The conversation also touches on the necessity of awareness and education about the roles of movement directors and choreographers in the industry.

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