There is an established and growing network in the UK: http://www.danceforparkinsonsuk.org with People Dancing. These organisations provide evidence based research for the many benefits of ‘Dance For Parkinson’s, along with others.
Month: June 2017
For Older People
BBC Children in Need After School Clubs
528 children and young people (510 with a disability) took part in our two year after school clubs project. It involved delivery of 5 after school clubs and 2 lunch time clubs in Eccleshall, Leek, Stoke-on-Trent & N-U-L. Along with improved fitness levels, body and spatial awareness, our aim was to increase the participants teamwork skills, self-confidence, tolerance, focus, and at the same time raising aspirations by achieving and experiencing new opportunities and new ways to communicate. It gave disabled children a chance to socialise and make new friends resulting in gaining independence, reducing loneliness and isolation.
Sat Arts Hub (‘Aiming High for disabled children and their families’ funded
In 2010 for 18 months every Saturday morning during term time, we provided engaging and enjoyable arts activities to disabled children, young people and their siblings all of which had a wide range of disabilities which took place in Staffordshire (Ecceshall & Newcastle-under-Lyme). We offered music, music technology, digital media, film, photography, dance, drama, singing, ‘rock band’, visual art, pottery and crafts workshops all of which were rotated each week to ensure a variety of activities were offered and skills were gained. We employed 16 members of staff each Saturday and regularly engaged 30 participants.
Funders
FRONTLINEdance very much appreciate being supported by:
Become a friend of FRONTLINEdance
We have a small and committed group who meet 4 to 6 times a year. They organise and run social events, raffles, loose change collections, sponsors and more besides. They are also advocates of FRONTLINEdance and help raise awareness of what we do.
The aim of ‘Friends Of’ is not just about raising funds, it is about providing opportunities for people to come together to socialise, have fun, and make new friends.
To hear more about how you can join Friends of FRONTLINEdance please get in touch: hello@frontlinedance.co.uk
Fundraise for us
By becoming a FRONTLINEdance fundraiser you can set up your own events and fundraising page.
If so, please get in touch – we’d love to hear from you.
