Company of Others

📣 We’re recruiting a Chair of the Board!

Company of Others is entering an important new chapter, and we’re looking for a Chair to join our Board of Trustees who can help guide the organisation with care, integrity and ambition.

This role goes beyond traditional governance. We are seeking someone who can act as a thoughtful partner to our Artistic Director & CEO, helping steward the organisation through growth, change and complexity while staying grounded in our community and values.

Applications are especially encouraged from people who identify as d/Deaf, Disabled, Black, Asian, SWANA, Global Majority, LGBTQIA+ and/or Working Class and who feel aligned with Company of Others’ mission and ways of working.

You do not need previous experience as a Chair, experience in dance, or leadership within an organisation of this scale.

We’re looking for someone who believes leadership can be relational, equity-led and rooted in care.

✨ Read the full recruitment pack: https://www.companyofothers.org.uk/work-with-us/chair/
Closing Date: Monday 22nd June 2026

‘Asylum: A Long and Painful Process’ – Music, Refreshments & View the exhibition at Newcastle Cathedral Tickets are now available for ‘Asylum: A Long and Painful Process’ – Music, Refreshments & View the exhibition at Newcastle Cathedral, Newcastle Upon Tyne on Monday 1st June 2026. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

This Refugee Week, join us for a special extended session of Moving Together! 🧡

A welcoming space for women who are refugee or asylum experienced, and/or women of the Global Majority living in the North East.

We’ll gather at The Bricks to share time together through movement, creativity, conversation, mehndi, gentle care practices and delicious food. A moment to rest, centre joy and celebrate the power of community.

📅 Tuesday 16 June
🕚 11am–2pm
📍 The Bricks c/o St Anthony of Egypt Church, Belmont St, Walker NE6 3SN

The session is free, with food and refreshments provided. Travel costs covered up to £6. Interpreters will be available.

Want to join us?
We’d love to welcome you. Please let us know you will be coming so we can prepare. Get in touch at [email protected] or message/call 07708 470477.

If you haven’t been to Moving Together before, please complete our short RSVP form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6PJRT6G



📸 Victoria Wai

Thank you to everyone who joined us last month for Thé Dansant at The Bricks! 🫖🪩

A special tea dance event, we had a riotous time with good company, laughter and plenty of dancing – a lovely way to celebrate 10 years of Company of Others Ensemble, our group for dancers aged 60 and over.

Thank you to our caterer Rola's Catering Newcastle for the incredible food, the amazing house band, and our generous raffle prize donors 109 General Store 109 General Store, Shanti Bee, Boho Hair Salon, Star and Shadow Cinema, People's Theatre, 1B Books, Big River Bakery and Nadia.

📣 We’re inviting 10 new members aged 60+ to join Company of Others Ensemble in its anniversary year!

Open to all abilities, the weekly sessions run on a pay-what-you-feel basis, the group welcomes people who have never danced before – in fact, every current member was new to dance when they first joined.

The group explore a range of styles, from contemporary and creative movement to ballet, ballroom, voguing and tap. Some members choose to perform, while others simply enjoy the opportunity to move, try something new and spend time together each week.

Company of Others Ensemble meets…
📆 Mondays (during term time)
🕐 1–2:30pm (2–2:30pm is time for tea and biscuits!)
📍 The Bricks, St Anthony of Egypt Church, Belmont Street, Walker, NE6 3SN
Transport support available.

If you’d like to join, we’d love to welcome you! Please get in touch:
📧 [email protected] | 📞 0191 276 1524

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📸 Luke Waddington

We’re still feeling the spark of excitement from our April HELD workshops 🧡

Women and girls came together to move, play and explore what it means to hold and be held – by family, community and place. We were also joined by guest artist and CO friend Mahshid Alavi, who led a beautiful workshop in traditional Iranian dance.

“These sessions were amazing for mum’s and daughters to play and have great moments together.”

“The workshops were relaxing, fun and calm. They made our holiday so fun.”

Our next workshops are in May, and we’re inviting more women and girls to take part.

HELD is a gentle, co-created dance theatre project. No experience needed.

The project is for mothers & daughters, grandmothers & granddaughters who are:
• People Seeking Sanctuary
• Have lived experience of displacement
• And/or are from the Global Majority
• Living in Newcastle, Gateshead or Stockton

📆 The next workshops take place during May half term
🥗 Food, refreshments & interpreters provided.

Interested?
Find out more & express your interest:
www.companyofothers.org.uk/held-recruitment/



Project supported by Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and ARC Stockton Arts Centre.

⏰ Last chance to apply! ⏰

Applications are open for this year’s Rooted in Movement artist support programme, but not for long!

This programme offers time and space for artists to play, discover and deepen their practice, with no expectation of a final outcome. It’s designed for movement artists based in the North of England who have lived experience of being Othered.

This year, we’re offering:
• 1 x Travel Bursary (£2500)
• 2 x Residencies at The Bricks (£1750 support each)

🔗 Find out more and apply now: https://www.companyofothers.org.uk/projects/rooted-in-movement/

The application process is intentionally simple, and artists are selected at random from those who meet the criteria to remove barriers and pressure from the process.

📆 Deadline: Monday 11 May, 12noon

If this feels like it might be for you (or someone you know), we encourage you to apply.

📸 2023-24 Travel Bursary recipient Chanje K***a learning traditional Zambian dance in Zambia

Our latest newsletter is out now! ☀️

In it, we’re sharing updates from a full and energising April – from the beginnings of our new dance theatre project HELD to our youth Spring Dance Intensive. We’re also looking ahead to summer which brings new workshops, events, and opportunities to come together.

Catch up on all things Company of Others here: https://mailchi.mp/companyofothers/march-newsletter-13913011

📸 Luke Waddington

🌟 Deadline Extended to Fri 1 May 🌟

📣 Work With Us: Company Administrator
🕒 Permanent (5 days/week)
💰 £28,935 - £29,664
📍 Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne
🔗 Find out more and apply now: https://www.companyofothers.org.uk/work-with-us/

🚨 WORK WITH US! Company of Others is looking for a Company Administrator to join our team 💥

If you are someone who is organised, proactive, detail-focused and great at working with a wide range of people, we want to hear from you!

You’ll play a central role in making sure the organisation runs smoothly, making sure our projects operate with care, efficiency and attention to detail. With tasks ranging from coordinating meetings, managing systems and supporting reporting and finance processes, your work will underpin everything we do.

Not sure you tick every box? Let’s talk. We believe in learning together and growing into roles.

Permanent / 5 days a week / £28,935 - £29,664
Deadline: 1st May 2026, 10am

Find out more from the job pack and apply now: https://www.companyofothers.org.uk/work-with-us/



📸 Luke Waddington

🔔 ROOTED IN MOVEMENT: ARTIST DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT 🔔

This year’s round of our Rooted in Movement Artist support programme is open now!

We know how important it is for artists to have time to play, discover and dream. Our Rooted in Movement programme has been created with these 3 aims at the core, with no artistic output expected.

Our Rooted in Movement programme is only for:

💚 Artists whose primary artistic practise is movement
💚 Artists who are North of England based
💚 Artists who have lived experience of being Othered by the society we live in

We're offering:

1 x Travel Bursary of £2500
2 x Residencies with £1750 cash support

Deadline: Monday 11th May 2026, 12noon
All applications to be emailed to [email protected]

Find out more about how to apply: https://www.companyofothers.org.uk/rooted-in-movement/

Thanks to Arts Council England for making this programme possible.



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📸 1. 2025-26 Residency recipient Alicia Meehan in rehearsal at The Bricks captured by UmiLight

Our April newsletter is here 🪩

We believe that dance is for everyone. This month, we’re inviting you to explore that with us – whether you’re taking part, watching from the audience, or supporting our work in the community.

From new projects to milestone celebrations and sharing work internationally, we’re continuing to build spaces where everyone can move, express, and belong.

Feel inspired to move, reflect, and join in 💫

Read the full newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/companyofothers/march-newsletter-13910276

📸 Luke Waddington