'We wish to say thank you for all Clearcut’s tireless emails, calls, tech related questions, meetings & to-ing & fro-ing'
‘We have appreciated and are grateful for, the energy, determination and dedication you have given.’
Jason Keenan-Smith
Artistic Director, Three Score Dance
'Clearcut has supported me tremendously & elevated our NPO business to another level.'
‘Their Business Development strategies has allowed me to regain my artistic passion
and more importantly my capacity to work freely.’
They provide many years of business and developmental acumen based on hands-on experiences and not theoretical assumptions. A fantastic support system and caring practice for human beings.’
Hakeem Onibudo
Artistic Director and CEO of Impact Dance
'There has been so much learning & growth from this round of 'New Queers on the Block'
‘It has been a huge pleasure to work alongside you and Abbie in this process. Thank you both for your patience, trust and support - we couldn't have done it without you!’
Lauren Church
Interim Exec Producer, Marlborough Productions
This is why we do
what we do
You’re in good hands.
Helping our clients succeed.
Their strengths are putting the artist's needs in a 360-focus
‘Working with Clearcut has been an immense source of support especially for an independent artist in my stage of career. Their strengths are putting the artist's needs in a 360-focus, their 'wanting' to understand, always striving to 'be there' whatever it takes and always co-working and supporting in a myriad ways possible.
I enjoy the spirit, energy and dedication that Clearcut brings to the table.’
Divya Kasturi
Creative & Artistic Director, Divya Kasturi Company
‘Clearcut have been a wonderful support for Marina Studios over the last few years as we have evolved and expanded our offer and outreach, not least through the Covid years whilst we pivoted to online solutions to keep teachers teaching & dancers dancing.’
Annelies White
Founder Trustee of Marina Studios Foundation
‘Clearcut are a joy to work with, as they take their time to understand your aims, ambitions and operation and work with you to realise your vision. They have been with DanceHub since its inception and have been integral to our expansion and impact, not least with the amazing Y.E.S Project.’
Daran Bennett
CEO DanceHub CIC
Saved the day at a crucial moment of a strategic touring project
‘For me, Clearcut completely 'saved the day' at a crucial moment of a strategic touring project, when, as a result of the pandemic, everything had been thrown up in the air.
Because Vicky and Kyla and their other Clearcut colleagues work collaboratively, there's a real sense that there's a team there to support you.
Their warmth and openness to new ideas means they have been able to dive into the evaluation parts of our strategic touring project in a way that's in keeping with the ethos of the project, and has put audience members and participants at ease.’
Katie Green
Artistic Director, Made by Katie Green
Deliver a robust
& clear report
‘We had a great experience working with Clearcut on the Evaluation for our recent 5G EDGE XR dance education and technology project.
The team were able to deliver a robust and clear report, with little preparation time and limited contact time.
We particularly valued the knowledge that the team have about dance education and studio environments, which meant they could design a sensitive and appropriate set of collection tools, working with artists, teachers and pupils.’
Lucy Bayliss
Head of Creative Programmes, DanceEast
Kyla was excellent at helping us navigate through…to create an important aspect of the company's communication
‘We worked with Clearcut to create a 5 year business plan and business action plan.
This territory was completely new to us and we started by feeling quite out of our depth. Kyla was excellent at helping us navigate through this to create an important aspect of the company's communication to share with partners, funders and collaborators.
Her expertise allowed us to identify our priorities and understand how we might reach our goals.’
Rebecca Evans
Creative Director of Pell Ensemble
A real sense of on-going partnership & investment in delivering the projects
‘I especially valued the broad nature of support received from Kyla and Hayley - useful discussion about artistic as well as logistical, marketing and administrative matters.
I felt a real sense of on-going partnership and investment in delivering the projects, a tangible thread through the year’s activities. Their understanding of all aspects of production, the nature of artistic creation, collaboration between artists, abreast of current developments in performing arts, plugged into an appropriate network of practitioners, realistic, practical solutions offered.’
Jennifer Jackson
Former Artistic Director of Images Ballet Company
Reach more diverse audiences
‘The team at Clearcut have a passion for dance and it shows!
They supported INTOTO dance company at London Studio Centre in their endeavour to reach more diverse audiences which wouldn’t have been possible without their energy and expertise.’
Sue Booker
Artistic Director, INTOTO DANCE
They encouraged & saw the potential in what I was trying to achieve
‘I found working with Clearcut to be quite affirming.
Where others had tried to dissuade me or curb my ideas, Kyla encouraged and saw the potential in what I was trying to achieve.
Clearcut were particularly helpful with the funding application process; pointing out areas that needed strengthening; enabling direct feedback from the panel, as well the preparation period; sorting contracts; establishing dialogue with potential partners.
Kyla has always been very generous with her time and knowledge if I’ve sought further advice.’
Caitlin Barnett
Organised & dependable, & brought fresh ideas
‘Clearcut took on the role of Creative Producers for Cowley Road Carnival in Oxford in 2015 - a huge street celebration of and for all cultures and ages.
They were well organised and dependable, and brought fresh ideas, expertise and a professional approach to enhance the big event and future planning.’
Danielle Battigelli
Former Director, Cowley Road Carnival, Oxford
Delighted at the success of our volunteer programme
‘It has been a pleasure to have had Clearcut on board for Big Dance 2012.
I was delighted at the success of our volunteer programme. Kyla is a great asset to any team, is approachable and efficient and her flexible approach to a range of challenges was really appreciated.’
Jacqueline Rose
Big Dance Director