Since we founded the TIRED Movement in 2020, we have worked tirelessly to challenge the dance industry to become more inclusive, so to see that a global dance competition has announced 39 amazingly talented judges for their 2025 Finals and have such a lack of racial representation is so disappointing.
TIRED has partnered with some of the leading performing arts colleges including Laine Theatre Arts, Performers College, Bird College, London Studio Centre and Shockout Arts to collaborate on a 3-year research project and the development of a framework that can be embedded in all vocational colleges to ensure the appropriate steps are taken for inclusive dance education. đźŽ
The Representation and Equity in Dance (RED) research project, led by Dr. Imogen Aujla and TIRED co-founder Stacey Green, has released groundbreaking findings on the profound effects of discrimination on dance students’ well-being.
🔎 To read the full research findings and learn how you can contribute to positive change in the dance world, visit the following links to the open access papers:
“Lived experiences of discrimination among Global Majority dance students: A qualitative exploration of racial inequity.”
You can find the journal page HERE and full text HERE.
On the 5th of June, TIRED held a webinar in response to the wave of conversation within the dance community across social media. Attendees raised heartfelt concerns about the selection of judges on the panel and how it did not reflect the global diversity of the dance world it represents.
The collective decision was made to write an open letter to the Chairman of the Dance World Cup, as there has been no acknowledgement or statement from the board regarding the issues raised. Many comments added to their social media page by the dance community were deleted, which in short displays the silencing of voices.
Representation is not optional, it’s essential. This is an urgent call to the global dance and performing arts community and all arts organisations shaping our diverse dance world to stand with us by signing our petition ⏰
Get Involved 🌎
👕 Wear the Movement – Get Your TIRED T-Shirt
Show your support loud and proud. Order your TIRED T-shirt HERE and wear it as a symbol of solidarity and strength.
🎥 Amplify the Message
Grab your peers or go solo, wear your TIRED merch and post a video online!
“(*Name*) stand with the TIRED Movement, (*I/We*) stand for change, because the more voices we hear, the louder we become.”
Post on social media, tag @danceworldcup and include hashtags: #TIRED #Change #RepresentationMatters
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The TIRED Movement exists because of people like you. Your passion. Your voice.
To continue this essential work addressing racial representation across the dance world, we need your help. Donate today – every contribution ensures we keep building a future that’s more just and more inclusive. Donate to TIREDs JustGiving page HERE.
