Dance
in Schools
The Dance in Schools programmes are tailor made and designed in close consultation with class teachers to ensure the needs of the children and aims of the school are met.
Working with the curriculum, topic material can be explored through a single workshop or covered in more depth as a project, leading to an informal sharing of work.
Workshops can be developed from any starting point – artwork, stories, the environment, poems, all feeding into the chosen curricular area to expand and reinforce the children’s learning.Through movement games, tasks and an introduction to contemporary technique, the children are offered an exciting and enriching experience that develops their creative potential and enhances learning.
All schools programmes can be supported by informative and inspiring professional development for staff in an INSET or through a tailored mentoring scheme.
Dance Company Inclusive Residencies in Rural Areas
Working with dancers from a professional company is an exciting prospect for anyone! Having led residencies when working for dance companies, I saw first hand the impact that can be made on children’s learning, creativity and confidence, along side inspiration for the teachers.
However, in the current financial climate, it is rare for companies to visit rural locations, and for children with and without disabilities to work together. So, in 2017, I worked with my local community and London based dance company, Moxie Brawl, to develop the first Dance Company inclusive residency Windimoves.
