Inclusive SEND Dance Workshops (10-25)

The Dance Space, Circus Street, Brighton

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Location address: The Dance Space, Brighton
Chosen age group:

Ages: children 5 - 18 · adults 18 - 25 years

Available tickets:
1:5 Self-Funded £751:1 Own PA Self-Funded £751:5 Direct Payment Free +1 more
Next date: Tuesday 7th Apr,
Funded by Brighton and Hove SEND Short Breaks
Specialist SEND provision
Inclusive SEND Dance Workshops (10-25) block mentored by Parable Dance
Inclusive SEND Dance Workshops (10-25) block mentored by Parable Dance
Inclusive SEND Dance Workshops (10-25) block mentored by Parable Dance
Inclusive SEND Dance Workshops (10-25) block mentored by Parable Dance
Inclusive SEND Dance Workshops (10-25) block mentored by Parable Dance
Inclusive SEND Dance Workshops (10-25) block mentored by Parable Dance
Inclusive SEND Dance Workshops (10-25) block mentored by Parable Dance
Inclusive SEND Dance Workshops (10-25) block mentored by Parable Dance
Inclusive SEND Dance Workshops (10-25) block mentored by Parable Dance
Inclusive SEND Dance Workshops (10-25) block mentored by Parable Dance
Inclusive SEND Dance Workshops (10-25) block mentored by Parable Dance
Inclusive SEND Dance Workshops (10-25) block mentored by Parable Dance
Inclusive SEND Dance Workshops (10-25) block mentored by Parable Dance
Inclusive SEND Dance Workshops (10-25) block mentored by Parable Dance
Inclusive SEND Dance Workshops (10-25) block mentored by Parable Dance
Inclusive SEND Dance Workshops (10-25) block mentored by Parable Dance
What we'll do
Our dance workshops are taught with an emphasis on the ability of each individual. Participants are encouraged to share their creative ideas working together as a supportive group encouraging; self-awareness, cooperation, confidence and communication skills. We have a team of trained dance teachers with an inclusive dance specialism, who deliver our workshops and we also have several dance artists with learning disabilities who work for us to team teach/support classes where possible. Three of our dance teachers will be leading these workshops with a dance artist supporting. In terms of content, we deliver sessions which are participant led, guided by our team. All ideas come from the young people we work with so that they feel ownership in the session. It’s very much a person centred approach. We sometimes use a theme as a way of accessing dance and sometimes we just dance for fun! We will work on dance ideas from 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm each day with a sociable lunch break between. If the length of the day is a barrier, please feel free to book and just attend half days (but please let us know so that we have an awareness of numbers). If you look at our photo gallery, you will see an example of a schedule. We will have a sharing of our dance for friends and family at 2.40pm on the final day. When you book, you will receive a social story to support your young person. You are welcome to drop participants for the duration of the workshop/day if you feel they will cope with this. We also welcome you to stay in the room with us, or to stay and then gradually remove yourself...whatever your young person needs. We can work together to make it the right fit. We ask that if your young person requires individual support, that you/their support staff attend and join in too, as we do not have the capacity to provide one to one support. We also cannot provide any personal care or administer any medication. We ask that you carefully consider whether your young person will cope with the length of the session/ day day and whether they need someone to stay with them. Please note that if your young person is attending without support, but we feel they need it, we will tell you, and this will need to be put in place. Please also note that if the behaviour of your young person escalates to a level where we feel they may cause harm to themselves or others, we will ask you to take them home and try to attend again the next day/ another time. We hope that you appreciate these measures need to be in place to ensure the best possible experience for everyone attending. When applying, please provide us with as much information about your young person's needs as possible so that we can do our best to support them.
send accessibility checklist
1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
More information available on request
Contact the Mentor to discuss your specific needs regarding this list item.
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It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the the measures provided above. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.
About your mentors
Parable Dance
Inclusive dance for people with disabilities
At Parable Dance, we want everyone to have access to art and to work inclusively. We believe that dance has the ability to unite communities, develop confidence, and maximise mental and physical health and wellbeing. People of all ages with disabilities and neurodiversity engaging in our dance workshops have the opportunity to be creative, active, and social. Everyone has a unique ability. We hold the following values: ACCESSIBILITY To make dance available for people with disabilities who may have limited –if any– access to dance, art, and community. INCLUSIVITY Leaders facilitate and guide classes rather than teach in order to enable a focus on ability rather than disability. All participants’ ideas are respected and everyone contributes to create a dance piece. Movements are therefore suitable for every 'body'. PROGRESSION Guided by our facilitators, participants learn dance technique, performance skills and create choreography. DEVELOPMENT Training schemes and consultations to enable other artists and teachers to develop their skills in inclusive practice. ENJOYMENT To offer enriching social experiences through fun and engaging dance workshops.
Natasha Britton
Co Founder & Artistic Director
Natasha co-founded Parable Dance in 2019 and became sole Artistic Director in 2021, leading all artistic activity, organisational strategy and partnerships. A freelance inclusive dance practitioner, project manager and education consultant since 2000, she specialises in creating high-quality dance opportunities for disabled and non-disabled participants, alongside mentoring and training artists and educators in inclusive practice. Over her 25-year career, Natasha has delivered projects for schools, colleges, conservatoires, councils, theatres and arts organisations across the UK. She previously founded and directed 3ddance and has extensive experience leading GCSE, BTEC and A Level dance courses, as well as community and youth dance development programmes. Natasha holds a BA (Hons) in Dance Theatre and a PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education, with additional training in business and management. She sits on the steering committee for the Critical Dance Pedagogy Network and has published widely on inclusive practice. Her work has been recognised with a British Citizen’s Award for Services to the Arts, the UK Coaching Coach Education Development Practitioner Award, and a National Lifetime Achievement Award, alongside multiple national short-listings. Living with a chronic health condition and parenting two SEND teenagers, Natasha’s lived experience strongly informs her practice. She remains deeply committed to accessibility, advocacy and leadership in inclusive dance, continuing to drive Parable Dance’s mission to open pathways for disabled and non-disabled participants and artists.
Do you have any reservations?
"She has come home everyday looking taller and more grown up. Excited to get up in the morning and come. I have been blown away by seeing the performance. I'm just so proud seeing all the dancers and to see my daughter lead and dance a long routine so well. Just amazing." - Parent of Participant Our trained associate artists are specialists in their field and have decades of experience between them. They are used to meeting a range of needs including neurodiversity, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. We have been running weekly youth and adult dance classes for several years and have been recognised for these across many local and national awards, newspapers, organisations and funding bodies. You may be worried about whether your young person will join in. Don’t worry! We’re used to finding ways of engaging the young people we work with that suit them and ensuring they feel welcome and valued in the space. All the dance ideas we use come from them and are celebrated! Still not sure? Want it try it out? Join us for our weekly classes for free on Thursday evenings in Brighton. Send us an email to book. We are here to help and support our participants to get the most out of the sessions, so if you have any questions or queries, please don't hesitate to ask! Just email us at info@parabledance.co.uk
Learning aims
Aim 1
Sessions will be structured similarly to ensure familiarity. The sessions will include other creative tasks such as arts and crafts linked to their dance ideas.
Aim 2
Our dance sessions have obvious physical benefits. We see the power in offering a rich experience which improves confidence, friendships, independence and leadership skills.
Aim 3
Through the way we deliver the classes with participant led activities and by building in social breaks, we aim to improve communication and social skills of our participants.
Premises and facilities
The Dance Space is a secure building, always staffed with a very friendly reception team. We have exclusive use of the workshop space on the first floor which is accessible by lift or stairs. The first floor will only be used by Parable Dance and limited members of the dance community. There are multiple barriers that prevent participants from leaving the studio, the first floor and the building as a whole without assistance. There are accessible toilets next to the workshop space. Risk assessments are carried out by Parable Dance and Personal Evacuation Plans are carried out by South East Dance if applicable. If you have any questions or concerns regarding safety and accessibility, email us at info@parabledance.co.uk or visit the link below: https://southeastdance.org.uk/the-dance-space/your-visit/access/
Pricing information
Ticket name1:5 Self-Funded
Price£75
InformationThis ticket is for all 3 days.
Ticket name1:1 Own PA Self-Funded
Price£75
InformationThis ticket is for all 3 days. Please provide your own PA
Ticket name1:5 Direct Payment
Price£0
Information£75 Invoice will be sent to you for Direct Payment. Booking is for all 3 days.
Ticket name1:1 Own PA DirectPayment
Price£0
Information£75 Invoice will be sent for Direct Payment. Booking is for all 3 days. Please provide your own PA.
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Where we'll be
The Dance Space, 2 Market Sqaure, Circus Street, Brighton , Brighton and Hove, BN29AS
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy
No refunds are given except in the case of a cancellation by the Mentor.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.