WHALE Arts is delighted to announce the launch of a new partnership with Dance Ihayami, supported by the Cashback for Creativity Fund through the Scottish Government’s Cashback for Communities programme.
Over £250,000 has been awarded to creative and cultural activities for young people across Scotland, including WHALE Arts. The fund offers a chance for young people to get involved in creative activities within their community. The Inspire: Indian Dance Project at WHALE will allow young people to participate in Indian Dance, choreography, costume and set design, and will be taking place this summer.
The funding was announced at WHALE by the Justice Secretary, Michael Matheson. We were also pleased to welcome local MSP Gordon Macdonald, Gabi from Dance Ihayami, representatives from Creative Scotland and a group of amazing young people to WHALE, to showcase our young person’s programme.
Justice Secretary Michael Matheson said:
“Today’s investment of £252,000 in 32 CashBack for Creativity projects underlines the Scottish Government’s commitment to tackling inequalities across Scotland by helping young people reach their full potential in life.”
“Since 2008 we have committed £92 million to CashBack and other community programmes with £6.3 million invested in CashBack for Creativity initiatives. I am keen to ensure that such opportunities continue to be provided to help young people develop skills for the workplace, gain confidence and find employment.
Leah Black, WHALE CEO said:
“The WHALE Arts team are delighted to have received funding from Cashback for Creativity for the Inspire Indian Dance Project in partnership with Dance Ihayami which will allow young people to participate in Indian dance, choreography, costume and set design and music activities at WHALE Arts Centre in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh.
“We are pleased to welcome Michael Matheson to WHALE, in partnership with Dance Ihayami, for the launch of the CashBack Open Fund, and look forward to introducing the dancers and young people involved, and discussing the wider community-led creative programme that takes place at WHALE and across Wester Hailes.”
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