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Dancefest
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Outstanding contemporary dance opportunities. Classes, workshops, schools & community. https://www.dancefest.co.uk
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This #TrusteesWeek, let us introduce you to the Co-Chairs of Dancefest’s Board of Trustees, Chris Stenton and Lucie Mirkova.

Chris is Chief Executive of People Dancing.

www.dancefest.co.uk/about-us/boa...

Lucie is Head of Programme at Candoco Dance Company

www.dancefest.co.uk/about-us/boa...
Head shot of Chris, a white man in his 50s in a black top. Head shot of Lucie, a white woman in her 30s in a black top.
November 5, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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⏰3 days left! Better Youth Spaces grants are helping youth services bring their ideas to life🏂 @projektsmcr are using funding for an electric tricycle, portable ramps, cafe upgrades & more - making skate sessions accessible to more young people. Apply👉 buff.ly/3ACaOz2
November 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Join a BSL-interpreted tour of the ‘1880 THAT’ exhibition at Wellcome Collection.

When - 06 Nov
Where - London
Cost - Free

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A British Sign Language tour in a brightly lit gallery space.
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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It’s #TrusteesWeek, and we’d like to take this opportunity to celebrate our incredible Board of Trustees.

We’re thankful to have such a skilled, experienced and committed Board. They work hard behind the scenes to guide and support Dancefest, to help us thrive.

www.dancefest.co.uk/about-us/board
Headshots of the 10 people who are Dancefest’s Board of Trustees.
November 3, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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💥Last chance to book for ACE dance and music project!💥

We're closing bookings this Sunday so if you'd like to be part of this amazing curtain raiser experience, working with fantastic professional dancers from ACE at Malvern Theatres, make sure you're booked!

🔗 bookwhen.com/dancefest/e/...
ACE dance and music dancers performing on stage. They’re dressed in earthy colours and the lighting is warm.
October 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Create a Curtain Raiser performance with ACE Dance and Music

📍 Sunday 12 October, Saturday 18 October, Sunday 19 October (workshops)

📍 Tuesday 21 October, curtain raiser before ACE's performance at Malvern Theatres

bookwhen.com/dancefest/e/...

📷 @graemebraidwoodphotography

#DanceThreads
2 dancers on stage connected. They’re wearing earthy colours with dramatic lighting behind.
September 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Join Wellcome Collection for a weekend of performances, panel discussions, tours and workshops exploring the questions raised by the ‘Thirst: In search of Freshwater’ exhibition.

When - 19-21 Sept
Where - London/Online
Cost - Free

disabilityarts.online/events/the-t...
Gaylene Gould standing in a park holding a large patterned bowl.
September 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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🍂 We’re back - and we can’t wait to see you!🍂

Join us today for:

📍 Rock Chance to Dance - Exercise and Creative
📍 Hereford Chance to Dance
📍 Warndon Dance Club
www.dancefest.co.uk/participation

For Malvern Theatres:
📍 Chance to Dance
📍 Parents and Wobblers
malvern-theatres.co.uk/events/
Feet in a circle, taken from above. They’re adult dancers in a dance class.
September 8, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Deaf Heritage takes centre stage in @cathymager.bsky.social’s work, Finger Talk at Wellcome Collection.

Read @criticismism.bsky.social's review ↓
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Three people stand within the centre of an 180-degree screen-based installation which has the projected image of three deaf performers on it
August 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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🍁 Just one week to go!

We're getting ready for the start of term next week and we're so looking forward to seeing you!

Join us for creative weekly classes for children, young people and adults of all ages across Worcestershire and Herefordshire.

www.dancefest.co.uk/participation
A youth dance performance. One dancer in the centre is stretching up in a curved shape. Other dancers are behind and the stage is lit in blues against a black background.
September 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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For National Lottery Project Grants (NLPG), we’re confirming that applications for under £30k will reopen in mid-September.

Applications for NLPG £30k - £100k will open by the end of September, and Touring, Place Partnerships, and Major Projects will open by mid-October.
September 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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The next of our free dance workshops for young people with learning disabilities in Herefordshire is on Thursday 28 August at the beautiful Grange Court in Leominster!

We’d love some more people to join us, so please help us spread the word!

🔗 bookwhen.com/dancefest/e/...
People taking part in an inclusive dance workshop for dancers with learning disabilities. All are smiling at the camera. One person is sitting in a wheelchair and one is sitting on the floor. The rest are standing.
August 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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🎪 We need your advice! 🎪

We don’t have any bookings for our Family Carnival Workshop on Sunday 8 June so we’re thinking of postponing.

We want to make a new date that works well - so when would be good for you? Please reply to tell us

Find out more www.dancefest.co.uk/worcester-ca...
People of all ages taking part in a carnival parade.
June 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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We’re very grateful to be one of the organisations to receive a grant from Herefordshire Council to work with young people with learning disabilities this summer.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Find out more about Jigsaw Youth sessions and how to get involved www.dancefest.co.uk/inclusion/ji...
Herefordshire cash grants to help children with special needs
Dance sessions, coding workshops and activities in woodland are among the projects planned.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Are you wondering how you can help fight against the changes to Access to Work?

📝 Write a letter to your MP, there's even a template for you to use.

docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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June 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Making Waves, our performance company for dancers aged 50+, are inviting adults of any age who have some dance experience, to join them to be part of Worcester Carnival on Saturday 12 July.

You'll be part of Dancefest's procession, using colourful silk flags.

bit.ly/MWandGuests
Dancers - adults and children - rehearsing for a carnival parade, with colourful silk flags on poles.
May 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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🎭 Looking for your next cultural fix?
Explore what's happening near you: disabilityarts.online/whats-on/

📢 Hosting an event?
Get it seen by a wider audience — list it for FREE on our website: disabilityarts.online/my-account/m...
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May 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Jigsaw Youth is a new project with young people with learning disabilities aged 16-25 in Herefordshire.

Thanks to funding from Herefordshire Council, Dancefest is offering free dance and creativity sessions this summer.

Find out more www.dancefest.co.uk/inclusion/ji...
People with learning disabilities taking part in a dance workshop.
May 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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💜 It’s Mental Health Awareness week, focussed on community.

We feel passionately about the power of community, and it’s the essence of our work - bringing people together to dance, create and share.

#ThisIsMyCommunity

www.mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 is taking place 12 to 18 May, and the theme is Community.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk
May 12, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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🔥Our tech rehearsals for Youth Movement have begun and we’re so excited!

Come along to Youth Movement tonight at ⁦‪@MalvernTheatres‬⁩ - we think it’s going to be amazing!

🎫 malvern-theatres.co.uk/event/dancef...
Dancefest: Youth Movement - Malvern Theatre
Dancefest presents an evening of bold, innovative dance Youth Movement is an electrifying performance of fresh new dance, with a fantastic line-up featuring ACE Youth, Ascension Youth, Dancefest’s Hor...
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May 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Lights Up sessions are an opportunity to explore @wellcomecollection.bsky.social 's exhibition ‘Hard Graft: Work, Health and Rights’ with brighter and more even lighting conditions across the gallery.

When - 15 Apr
Where - London
Cost - Free

disabilityarts.online/events/light...
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April 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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🐣 Our classes now pause for a 2 week break over Easter - and then we’re back on 28 April for a jam-packed summer term!

Book for summer classes 👉 www.dancefest.co.uk/participation

We hope you all have a lovely Easter!
2 small children Easter egg hunting in a park, wearing rabbit ears. The Dancefest logo and words “Easter Break”
April 11, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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☀️ Booking is open for summer! ☀️

Our summer term starts on Monday 28 April and booking is open!

Classes for all ages: contemporary technique, creative dance, youth dance, street, inclusive classes for dancers with learning disabilities, gentle and seated dance.

www.dancefest.co.uk/participation
A children's dance class with boys and girls taking part in casual clothes. They all their left arm stretched up and out. The Dancefest logo and the words "Booking is open for summer".
April 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Join renowned poet and author Joelle Taylor for Southbank Centre's monthly poetry and music event, featuring up-and-coming poets and internationally acclaimed artists.

When - 08 May
Where - London
Cost - From £15

disabilityarts.online/events/out-s...
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April 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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We're excited to be part of a new exhibition, Why I Dance, at Brewhouse Arts Centre, Burton on Trent.

Why I Dance, organised by That Dance!, uses film and photography to showcase the work of contemporary dance groups in the West Midlands, in particular those of adults with learning disabilities.
A dancer dancing in the street, with arms stretched out, looking at the camera. Photo by Mark Anderson.
March 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM