Arts Council England funding secured for 2023-2026

ZoieLogic Dance Theatre retains National Portfolio Organisation status with Arts Council England funding offer for 2023-2026

ZoieLogic Dance Theatre (ZLDT) has been awarded a conditional grant of £641,592 as one of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisations for the period April 2023 to March 2026.

The Southampton based dance theatre company was first awarded NPO status in 2018 and is delighted to remain part of the portfolio for the next investment period. 

The grant builds on a strong foundation and trajectory of growth for the company as the sector continues to navigate the impact of current and recent social and economic challenges.

The funding will support the core running costs of the organisation for the delivery of an ambitious programme of activity between 2023-2026. The programme will continue the company’s male youth dance talent development work, increase access to dance with a focus on young men in and out of schools across the Solent area, and deliver more projects that challenge perceptions of dance with communities in Southampton and beyond.

Zoie Golding MBE, Artistic Director, ZoieLogic Dance Theatre, said:

“We are honoured to have been given further support from Arts Council England and remain one of their National Portfolio Organisations (NPO). This funding will allow us to continue delivering high quality dance experiences to more people and keep our promises to the communities we work with.  

We also recognise that not everyone who applied for funding will have received good news today, and our thoughts are with our sector colleagues in this position. It is a challenging time for everyone in our sector and we are conscious of the responsibility we have as a publicly funded organisation. 

As such, we remain totally committed to ensuring that our work continues to prioritise access and inclusion in the arts, happens with a spirit of collaboration at its heart, and contributes to wide spread advocacy for the vital importance of arts and culture in society. 

We are excited for what is to come and I would like to thank all those who have supported our journey so far.”

About ZoieLogic Dance Theatre

ZoieLogic Dance Theatre (ZLDT) is nationally renowned for challenging perceptions of dance, who it’s for and where and how it’s seen. Founded by Zoie Golding MBE and based in Southampton, we are one of the UK’s leading providers of exceptional performance and participatory work, specialising in reaching men and boys and those less likely to see or participate in dance. We don’t just make shows and projects for people, we create unforgettable experiences with them.

We create life changing impact through dance by putting people at the heart of all our work. We pride ourselves on our professional and participatory work being equal in its quality, access, process and artistic attention. We’re committed to opening doors and going the extra mile to find people who might not have found us, fuelling creativity, building confidence and enabling change. 

Supported by Arts Council England, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and Paul Hamlyn Foundation. Company in Residence at MAST.