Dance consultant Theresa Beattie OBE on the importance of curiosity, mastery - and cheek

The Art of Work

Theresa Beattie started her career at Sadler’s Wells and has worked as a curator at Southbank Centre, Dance Umbrella, and the Royal Opera House. She was Director of Artist Development at The Place for a decade and has done several stints at Arts Council England, including one as Director of Dance. In 2006, she set up a consultancy providing organisational development and recruitment services. Clients have included One Dance UK, Dance City, Dance East and ZfinMalta National Dance Company. She also mentors Artistic Directors, CEOs and Executive Directors, is a Trustee of Hofesh Schechter Company and a Governor of Northern School of Contemporary Dance. Last year, she was awarded an OBE for services to dance. In this podcast, she talks about the importance of curiosity, mastery – and cheek.