We offer dance opportunities for children, young people & adults with/without disabilities, finding a balance between the sheer enjoyment of moving & the challenges of working towards performance. We have experience in supporting a variety of additional needs and disabilities and strive to support children and young people to access dance and performance in a way that works best for them.
Dance is a physical activity which plays a significant positive role in the health & well-being of young people, by improving cardiovascular function, preventing & reducing obesity, enhancing social skills, self-esteem & supporting positive mental health.
If your child / young person requires 1:1 support to allow them to participate in our activities, we kindly ask that a Personal Assistant or family member attends with them to provide any support needed.
If your child / young person requires a full changing facility with hoist, please check with us about facility access.
Highflyers Dance Sessions:
Inclusive dance sessions for all abilities. Exploring our creativity through movement, performance, and play. All sessions are designed to develop skills and allow for progression towards a presentation of what they have achieved. In the past we have developed films and festivals to showcase the new skills and hard work of our participants.
We will provide sessions face to face where possible, or via zoom.
Highflyers project outcomes are:
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Improving confidence, communication skills, and health & wellbeing
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Fostering positive social interactions
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Reducing isolation
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Empowering & achieving through gaining skills together and feeling valued
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Support for individual contribution and for who you are
Cost: £5.50 per session
Age Range: 11-17 Years
Day/Time: 2-4pm
Sunday 7th & 21st April
Sunday 12th & 19th May
Sunday 9th,23rd, & 30th June
Sunday 7th July
Sunday 15th & 29th September
Sunday 6th & 20th October
Sunday 10th & 24th November
Sunday 8th & 15th December
Sunday 12th & 26th January
Sunday 9th February
Sunday 2nd, 16th, & 30th March
Venues:
The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
or
Elite Dance Studios, 218 Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4RG
Venue will be clarified upon booking.
Booking:
Rachel Liggitt, Shropshire Inclusive Dance co-artistic director for information about the workshops and the booking process/form link.
Email: youthsidance@gmail.com
Holiday Sessions:
We will run longer sessions during school holiday periods. We will be working on movement to music, creative experiences, and developing confidence in our sessions. Please ensure you have suitable clothing and comfy shoes as well as a packed lunch.
If your child needs assistance at lunchtime or with any other personal support, please contact us to discuss this.
Cost: £8 per session
Age Range: 11-17 Years
Day/Time:
Tuesday 2nd April - motion house Theatre Severn
PM session
10.30-2.30pm:
Wednesday 3rd April
Tuesday 28th May
Sunday 13th July - Showcase by invitation only
Tuesday 30th July
Wednesday 21st August
Friday 30th August
Wednesday 30th October
Wednesday 19th February
Venues:
The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
or
Elite Dance Studios, 218 Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4RG
Venue will be clarified upon booking and showcase / trip venues will be disclosed upon enquiry.
Booking:
Rachel Liggitt, Shropshire Inclusive Dance co-artistic director for information about the workshops and the booking process/form link.
Email: youthsidance@gmail.com