Thank you for taking the time to tell us your story...

This survey is part of a collaborative research project between Dublin Youth Dance Company (DYDC) and Fingal County Council (FCC) Arts Office. The aim of the project is to map youth dance activity in Fingal and to explore the development of a contemporary youth dance programme for children and young people aged 10-23 years old. 
 
This survey aims to gather insights, ideas and perspectives from children and young people who are living in Fingal and/or currently participating in formal or informal dance activities in Fingal of any type (classes, private lessons, dance groups etc). If you/your child is not currently participating in any dance classes/groups, but you are interested in sharing your ideas, views or experiences with us, please contact brian@artsleaders.ie to join one of our focus groups. 
 
Please submit your response by Sunday 3rd December 2023
This survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete, and your answers will be anonymous. 

NOTE 1: If you are a parent/guardian filling out the survey on behalf of your own child, or for a child in your care, please ensure all information relates to the child (eg. age) and not yourself. 

NOTE 2: If you are a parent/guardian filling out the survey for more than one child/young person, please complete the full survey separately for each child/young person.

This research is being delivered by Arts Leaders Associates, on behalf of DYDC and FCC Arts Office. If you have any questions about this survey or if you require any assistance, please contact brian@artsleaders.ie. 

Thank you for taking the time to contribute to this project. 

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* 1. Please select one of the following options...

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* 2. Which of the following do you identify as?

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* 3. Which age bracket do you currently fit into?

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* 4. From the dropdown menu, please select the town/area in Fingal where you currently live. If your town/area is not on the list, or if you live outside of Fingal, please select "other" and tell us where you currently live. 

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* 5. How long have you lived in this area? 

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* 6. In your own words, please describe your nationality/ethnic group.

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* 7. Which of the following best describes your current education situation? 

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* 8. Which of the following statements best describe your current participation in youth dance activities? (please mark all that apply)

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* 9. Which styles of dance have you participated in, either through classes, private teacher or with a youth dance company? (please mark all that apply)

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* 10. If you are currently taking formal dance classes (any style, in any location), please tell us which school/teacher/studio you are attending and what style(s) you are currently studying. 

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* 11. In total, how long have you been taking formal dance classes? (please include any previous teachers/schools in any location and any style)

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* 12. How do you normally travel to dance classes and/or rehearsals? (please mark all that apply) 

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* 13. In relation to the youth dance class/rehearsal/activity that you attend most regularly, approximately how long does it normally take you to travel there? 

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* 14. If you are currently involved in any informal dance activity (eg. self-guided, dance crew, community group, with friends, in school etc), please tell us about it in your own words. Please give as much information as possible. 

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* 15. If you are also a member of a youth dance company/group/crew (eg. DYDC), please tell us which group(s) you are currently involved in. 

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* 16. How long have you been involved in this youth dance company/group/crew? If you are involved in more than one, please answer for the group you have been involved with the longest.

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* 17. In relation to your combined participation in dance classes, youth dance groups and/or other dance activity, please indicate to what extent you "agree" or "disagree" with the following statements.

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1. I always enjoy my classes/rehearsals 
2. I think that the cost/fee to participate is affordable and/or good value for money
3. I think the standard/quality of teaching/tuition is good 
4.  I think the variety of dance styles, approaches and music is good 
5. I think the opportunities for public performance are good
6. I think the studio space and facilities we use are good

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* 18. What 3 words (or short phrases) would you use to describe your experience of the dance classes, rehearsals and/or other dance activities that you've been involved in?

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* 19. What do you enjoy MOST about attending dance classes, or participating in other youth dance activities? Please give as much detail as possible.

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* 20. What do you enjoy LEAST about attending dance classes, or participating in other youth dance activities? Please give as much detail as possible. 

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* 21. What barriers/challenges exist for you in attending dance classes/youth dance groups, and what would make it easier for you to participate? 

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* 22. What positive impact has your participation in dance classes/youth dance activity had on you? Please mark all that apply. 

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* 23. In the future, what role would you like dance to play in your life? Please mark all that apply. 

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* 24. In Fingal, do you think that dance classes/groups/activities are accessible, inclusive and diverse? If not, how do you think this could be improved? 

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* 25. In your own words, please describe what you think "contemporary dance" looks like. Imagine you're explaining it to someone who has never seen contemporary dance before. (There are no right or wrong answers here, so just write down the first things that come to mind!)  

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* 26. If you could design a contemporary dance programme for children and young people (aged 10-23 years old) in Fingal, what would you like to see happening as part of the programme? (eg. dance in schools, festivals, free workshops, more classes etc). 

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* 27. If there is anything else you would like to tell us, please leave your comment below. 

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