Gloucestershire Dance (GDance) is a production and training company with a county and national strategic remit in inclusive dance.
We:
- produce high quality professional inclusive work, supporting the development of emerging disabled choreographers, leaders and performers
- work strategically with local and national dance / arts partners to improve inclusive practice and pathways for artists and young people facing disabling barriers
- provide inclusion training, consultancy and youth courses
- deliver inspiring projects, workshops and courses with education, health and community partners bringing together disabled and non-disabled children and young people
- co-ordinate a range of platforms, festivals, showcases and dance tasters
- work in partnership towards the aims of arts, health and wellbeing and social strategies
News and events:
Lead In (leadership training course) - 18 & 19 February 2012
A 2-day course through which to gain the basic skills and understanding necessary to lead dance sessions for school age children.
For further information, please contact us on 01452 550431.
GDance Urban Performance Project - 13-16 February 2012
Aged 11-21, got talent in Urban dance and want to perform? Go to our Youth Companies information page - click here
Dance and Art Days - Fun and creative workshops
For all abilities 8-16 year olds
Children and young people with disabilities welcome
Tue 14 February: Tewkesbury School (School Hall)
Wed 15 February: Milestone School (Early years Hall)
Thur 16 February: Gloucestershrie Deaf Association
Tue 3 April: The Shrubberies School Stonehouse
Tue 10 April: Hopelands School Stonehouse
Wed 4 April: Alderman Knight school (School Hall)
Bring a Packed Lunch 10.00am—3.00pm
£10 per young person, additional siblings FREE
Support can be arranged, please let us know your requirements
CPD opportunities in inclusive dance
Bite Size Ignite builds on the success of GD’s national Ignite programme for choreographers with disabilities. It is designed to facilitate sharing and development in the inclusive practice of disabled and non-disabled choreographers and dancers.
For further information, please click here
Ignite seminar and world cafe
Copies of the presentations and the evaluation report from the Ignite Seminar held 3 June 2011 are now available to download here
Children in Need supported sessions for pupils with special needs
GDance can offer a range of subsidised dance packages to schools for courses and sessions with students with disabilities and/or special needs. Click here to find out more.
Annual report and accounts
To download a copy of our latest Annual Report and Accounts, click here
