What’s all the FAF about? Taster Day
On Saturday 28th November 2026, FRONTLINEdance and Fegg Hayes Church / Community Hub come together for the first time for “What’s all the FAF about? Taster Day”
- 10:00am – 5:00pm at The Hub & Church, Fegg Hayes Rd, Stoke-on-Trent. ST6 6QR
The day has been designed to introduce it’s community to inclusive, engaging and professional dance activity for and by Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people, and is free of charge.
The day includes dance taster sessions, film screenings, a chance to meet new people, try something new, and find out more about FRONTLINEdance. Fegg Hayes Church, will share their plans and ideas to make the church a more welcoming and accessible place for everyone.
The day will be accessible and inclusive. Please let us know if you require audio description or BSL interpretation.
There is no need to book, but you do need to arrive on time by the start of each session. Once started, no admittance to the session will be allowed.
What to expect:
10am-11am Workshop 1: Breakthrou’dance – HUB
Come and join Stoke-on-Trent’s FRONTLINEdance in a one-offBreakthrou’dance session. In a safe and friendly environment, participants will be guided through a range of creative dance activities to gain and develop skills and have fun. Each participant is challenged and taught in a way that is personal to their ability level and communication needs, within a group setting. Suitable for anyone who wants to give it a try for the first time, to those who love dancing. Inclusive, engaging and accessible to all!
11:15am-11:30am Film Screening of What? Me, Worry? – Church
Is created and performed by Kayleigh Price, this offering draws on her lived experience of anxiety and neurodivergence. The work creates a compelling narrative using three art forms – film, dance and music – to take you on a journey through the lens of living with generalised anxiety disorder.
11:30am Listening Circle, around the themes – Church
This will give an opportunity for those watching to share anything that resonated with them from viewing What? Me, Worry?
12-1pm Lunch (bring your own) – HUB
You are welcome to bring your own packed lunch to the event. This is the dedicated time for eating.
1pm Who is FRONTLINEdance and what we do? Impact Sharing – HUB
Rachael Lines, Artistic Director, will share information and the impact FRONTLINEdance has. There will be time for questions and answers at the end.
2pm Workshop 2: Moving Together – HUB
A creative dance and movement workshop offering for adults who have long-term health conditions. The session will be accessible and inclusive to all. You have the option of sitting as and when you need, and resting as required. The sessions are open to all levels of ability; no prior dance experience is necessary. You are welcome to join us if you are undergoing treatment, as long as your medical professional advises this. Sessions are suitable for most people, including those with MS, Parkinson’s, Acquired Brian Injuries, Cancer, Neurological and Rheumatoid conditions.
3:15pm Performance screening of Holding On – Church
Holding On is co-created with, and performed by, those who have lived experience of cancer, grief, loss and bereavement. With music by composer and multi-instrumentalist Greg Hall, and featuring an intergenerational, inclusive cast. Holding On powerfully weaves together connection, emotive dance and sound harmoniously.
Audience Feedback: Beautiful / Breathtaking / Skilful / Emotional / Profound
4pm Listening Circle around the themes of the film – Church
This will be led by the Artistic Director, Rachael Lines and will give an opportunity for those watching to share anything that resonated with them from watching Holding On
5pm The day will end.
How to get there:
Address – The Hub & Church. Fegg Hayes Rd. Stoke-on-Trent. ST6 6QR
By Bus: Routes 9, 9A & 99 First Bus Potteries Timetable Portal / D&G Bus Live Tracking Map (Bus stop: 1-2 minute walk to venue).
By Rail: Nearest station- Stoke-on-Trent Station (Station Road, ST4 2AA) – Bustimes.org (Rail Station Stop)
By Car: Enter your postcode here for your route to Fegg Hayes Hub & Church
Parking: On-street parking outside The Church & Hub (Hayes Road ST6 6QR) plus one wheelchair-accessible parking lot.
This event is a warm-up to a larger festival next year.
- Everyone welcome
- No booking required
- Free to attend
- Inclusive & accessible
- No dance experience needed
- Suitable for all abilities
- Wheelchair accessible
