I have a number of comments regarding the proposed nominations. Firstly, regarding the composition of the list of nominations, I have some sympathy with Richard Povall in that the call for nominations was widely circulated and all those who were proposed during this nomination process have been put forward to this vote. In a way, I feel that the shortlist is representative of those who take an active role in dance and technology. By active, I mean that each of the nominees has, in their own way, taken an interest in promoting the field of dance and technology as a whole, rather than concentrating on their own personal work and glory. This commitment to the dance and technology community as a whole is, in a way, further demonstrated by their immediate willingness to put themselves forward for nomination. I know most of the nominees - either personally, through attending workshops and conferences, or through reading their essays and postings to the list - and feel that the dance and technology community would be very well served by any five of them. Even so, I feel that there would be no harm in reopening the nomination process. There appears to be some disatisfaction with the composition of this shortlist and we should allow other candidates to come forward if this would increase the support that the eventual board (and organisation) would have. It is worth remembering, however, that the directors will be required to put a great deal of personal time and effort into setting up and running this organisation and that people should not put their names forward if they are not willing or able to make this commitment. Given the small size of this board, it is essential that its members are committed to the success of IDAT and have the resources to devote to this task. It goes without saying that this second round of nominations - if it takes place - should be open to all, and that there should be no quotas of gender, race, etc. on either the nominations or the eventual board. The only requirement would, I feel, be to have an adequate international mix. My second point is regarding the information supplied about the nominees. Would it be possible for the nominees to give a brief personal statement? The biographies supplied, while useful, are little more than list of where the nominees trained and work, where they (and their companies) have performed, who they have worked with, and so on; they give little indication of what they believe in (with regard to dance and technology), which type of work that they favour, what their intentions would be if nominated, etc. I feel that this type of information would be more useful in choosing who to vote for. Andy Clarke
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