As I've said, I think this is a good appointment -- a good, imaginative appointment, in fact. I'm not too bothered about what exactly she was doing in her previous role, but it's clear that she's used to, and good at, promoting minority art forms to a wider audience. And that can only be a good thing.

Also, I wasn't (quite) taking the piss when I said that she's got experience in folk arts, meaning her involvement in promoting urban dance.

Anyone (at this stage at least) saying that she's going to be biased towards dance because of her previous experience is being a touch paranoid, in my opinion. I have no cause to doubt her professionalism in meeting her full brief, so am prepared to give her a chance.

Exciting times for the EFDSS, I reckon. If anything, I'm tempted to contribute a bit more, rather than my current status as a subs-paying member.