Gloucestershire Dance - Velcro - Disability Training

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GD Training & Development Opportunities

IGNITE Training Course (pilot project ends May 2010):

Thanks to the South West Foundation, GD has run a pilot 12-day course in central Gloucester to develop the skills of disabled and D/deaf adults aged 16+.

The course was led by nationally renowned specialists including Marc Brew, Louise Katerega, StopGap Dance Company and Sarah Pickthall. Download more information regarding the trainers here.

For more information:

download the flyer with dates and pricing informatoin
download detailed schedule for the course
contact Inclusion Co-ordinator Lucy Howell - lucy@gloucestershiredance.org.uk / 01452 550 431

This pilot project is part of a key initiative over the next two years to address a national shortage of opportunities for disabled performers and choreographers.

Company INC: a creative dance course for talented disabled dancers from throughout Gloucestershire, held at Milestone School. Click here to find out more.

Velcro Dance Company: Velcro is an integrated dance company through which disabled and non-disabled performers and choreographers can develop. The Company devises its own work, performs accessible contemporary dance and undertakes commissions and education work.

Inclusion Needs You - Training for Mainstream Dance Providers

GD is pleased to have partnered with Gloucestershire County Council to provide the dance element of this free training programme.

It is aimed at any out-of-school activity provider who wants to welcome disabled children and young people to access their mainstream activity.

The programme is split into four sessions between September and June:

session 1: introductory inclusion training
session 2: sector specific training (including dance)
session 3: workshop on overcoming barriers to communication and informal networking
session 4: workshop focusing on basic autism training and informal networking

For further information or to book: contact becky.hannam@gloucestershire.gov.uk / 01452 425547

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