Participate
A programme of training created specifically for schools, colleges and conservatoires in the performing arts. Designed to help both students and staff address a range of topics in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Training created specifically for performing arts colleges and conservatoires
Photo: P Fysh
Training sessions
For Students
A programme of sessions to help students understand and navigate issues around power, consent and respect, and to create space for a conversation around race and allyship. Covering a range of thought exercises, discussions and scenarios, these sessions are designed to help give students the knowledge, skills and space to cultivate a healthy attitude and approach towards their future careers.
skills sessions
Insights sessions
For Staff
These sessions are designed to raise awareness of teaching staff in performing arts schools, colleges and conservatoires to ensure they best serve their students and the industry. From what unconscious bias is to what we really mean by creating an inclusive environment. These sessions give staff the tools they need to embed equality, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of their work.
About Participate
Participate is Tonic’s programme of training created specifically for schools, colleges and conservatoires in the performing arts. It’s designed to help both students and staff address a range of topics in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Through a series of workshop-style sessions, we support students to develop resilience, judgement, empathy and respect for one another. Our staff sessions enable faculty to reflect on and respond to the values and behaviours that are increasingly shaping students’ expectations of training and careers.
Since 2018 Tonic have delivered Participate around the country. The popularity of the sessions has demonstrated the great need for them. Read more on Participate’s impact and reach.
Booking and further info
Get in touch or contact our team at info@tonictheatre.co.uk for further information or to discuss bringing Participate to your students and colleagues.
Tailored to your needs
Participate training sessions are bookable individually or as part of a longer-term package of support. Looking for something specific? Get in touch to discuss.
Future plans include developing further sessions that respond to the nuance of teaching ballet and music. If you or your institution would be interested in working on this with us, please get in contact.