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Candoco Dance Company
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A world-leading professional and inclusive dance company, continually expanding perceptions of #WhatDanceCanBe | candoco.co.uk
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · Aug 30
Are you aged 16-25? Passionate about dance and choreography? Based in Southwark, London?

Join CreativeLab (Feb 2026): A week-long intensive for D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, and non-disabled participants who are interested in choreography and inclusive dance!

candoco.co.uk/events/creativelab/
CreativeLab - Candoco
CreativeLab is a week-long intensive for disabled and non-disabled young people (16–25) to explore and grow their unique choreographic voice.
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📸 Last Shelter by Jeanine Durning - photo credit: Marek Jančúch
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · 1d
Company Class | 1 week to go! 🎉
Join us next Monday at Clod Ensemble for a 90-minute movement class inspired by Candoco's ongoing learning about inclusive practice!

For disabled & non-disabled dance practitioners with professional or vocational dance experience
➡️ candoco.co.uk/events/company-class/
Poster announcing company class reading 'Company Class 20 Oct - 28 Nov | 10.30 am - 12 pm | Clod Ensemble London'. A white Candoco logo features on the top right of the image with blue branding elements on the bottom right corner. In the background, two dancers perform on stage - one person stands at the front with hands raised and close together and one at the back lying on one side.
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · 4d
We are also offering two bursaries to join the event at a subsidised rate of £70. Bursary applications will close on Monday, 8 December 2025, at 11 am (GMT).

Find out more about the eligibility criteria and apply: candoco.co.uk/events/1-day-inclusive-teacher-training/
1-Day | Inclusive Teacher Training - Candoco
Build confidence in inclusive dance teaching with practical training to create accessible, engaging, and equitable learning environments.
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · 4d
Want to build confidence in teaching inclusive dance?
Join us for our 1-Day Inclusive Teacher Training and deepen your teaching skills! Tickets are now live.

Learn more and apply for the event: candoco.co.uk/events/1-day-inclusive-teacher-training/
Two people dancing in a dimly lit indoor space, leaning to one side with one arm extended overhead. In the foreground, two blurred figures with their backs to the camera enhance the focus on a central dancer, in sharp detail, who smiles joyfully. Candoco's logo appears on the top right of the image. At the bottom, white text reads: '1-Day | Inclusive Teacher Training 1 February 2026 | 10 am - 5 pm Clod Ensemble, London'
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · 5d
Excited to welcome Kirsten Vaughan and Rachel Evans to our Board of Trustees, bringing diverse experience from across the private, public, and charity sectors.

Learn more about our new Board Members via the link below:
candoco.co.uk/who-we-are/s...
A promotional poster announcing two new members joining Candoco’s Board. The design features a black background with white text: the word ‘Appointed’ appears in the top left beside a white Candoco logo, and the phrase ‘new board members’ appears at the bottom. Bold teal coloured forward slashes reflect the company’s branding. Centred in the poster are three headshots displayed side by side. A promotional poster announcing Kirsten Vaughan - a new member joining Candoco’s Board. The design features a black background with white text: the word ‘Appointed’ appears in the top left beside a white Candoco logo. Centred in the poster is a circular headshot of Kirsten - a person with short, blonde, curly hair, smiling gently at the camera. White text reads 'Kirsten Vaughan Board Member' appears at the bottom. Bold pink forward slashes reflect the company’s branding. A promotional poster announcing Rachel Evans - a new member joining Candoco’s Board. The design features a black background with white text: the word ‘Appointed’ appears in the top left beside a white Candoco logo. Centred in the poster is a circular black and white headshot of Rachel, a person with straight, mid-length hair, smiling joyfully at the camera. White text reads 'Rachel Evans Board Member' appears at the bottom. Bold green forward slashes reflect the company’s branding.
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · 8d
Just announced two exciting, new inclusive dance opportunities for dance practitioners & artists: Company Class (20 Oct–28 Nov) & ArtistLab (24–28 Nov) at Clod Ensemble.

Learn more about these events and book your tickets: candoco.co.uk/whats-on/

Photo credit: Camilla Greenwell.
A person with short brown hair dances joyfully in a bright indoor space, wearing dark blue joggers and a light blue long-sleeve cardigan, one arm extended and a hand on their chest.
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Mobius @mobiustheatre.bsky.social · 18d
Great to see @candocodance.bsky.social's inclusion in this really interesting piece from Kate Wyver!

It dives into the threats the thriving disabled dance sector are facing, including the cuts to Access to Work grants.

Give it a read 👉 @thestage.co.uk www.thestage.co.uk/long-reads/d...
Disabled dance sector: Access barriers threaten innovation
The disabled dance sector is thriving in many ways but is also under threat from under-the-radar cuts to Access to Work grants. Kate Wyver investigates
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · 19d
Ready to learn and develop choreographic skills in an inclusive environment?
Join CreativeLab – a dynamic, week-long intensive for young D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, and non-disabled participants aged 16–25!

Applications are now open! candoco.co.uk/events/creat...

Ph. Camilla Greenwell
Decorative image reading 'CreativeLab Mon 16-Fri 20 Feb 2026', 'Join Us!'. The background image shows a dance class taking place in a studio. Three class participants are standing still facing the same direction, with their arms raised in the air.
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · Sep 13
Stay tuned for more announcements about CreativeLab - our week-long intensive designed to support young, disabled and non-disabled people (16-25) in developing their own choreographic voice. Applications are opening soon! Pre-register your interest to get notified: candoco.co.uk/events/creativelab/
Two people dancing in unison, leaning to one side with arms outstretched. One faces away from the camera, while the other smiles warmly whilst facing the direction of the camera.
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · Sep 13
Meet our new Project Manager for CreativeLab, Lucy McCrudden!

Bringing 22 years of experience in learning and participation, Lucy joined us on an interim basis to support the delivery of key learning initiatives planned for early 2026.

Learn more about Lucy: candoco.co.uk/people/lucy-...
Lucy McCrudden - Candoco
Lucy McCrudden joins Candoco as project lead for CreativeLab 2026. Lucy is and award-winning advocate for dancing parents.
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · Sep 2
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Disability Arts Online @disabilityarts.bsky.social · Jul 29
Over and Over (and over again), a co-production by @candocodance.bsky.social and Dan Daw Projects, is a fanfare for rave culture and the disabled body.

Read Colin Hambrook's review ⬇️
disabilityarts.online/magazine/rev...
Five diverse dancers pose together on a plinth, facing stage right, but turning towards the camera. Behind them is a shiny green curtain.
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Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp @kenneththarp.bsky.social · Aug 30
Are you aged 16-25, passionate about dance, and interested in a Creative Lab and week-long intensive for D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent and non-disabled participants?

Learn more below from @candocodance.bsky.social 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · Aug 30
Are you aged 16-25? Passionate about dance and choreography? Based in Southwark, London?

Join CreativeLab (Feb 2026): A week-long intensive for D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, and non-disabled participants who are interested in choreography and inclusive dance!

candoco.co.uk/events/creativelab/
CreativeLab - Candoco
CreativeLab is a week-long intensive for disabled and non-disabled young people (16–25) to explore and grow their unique choreographic voice.
candoco.co.uk
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · Aug 14
Read, watch, listen and digest the full research findings from 'Barriers to Progression & Employment in Dance for Disabled People' - a research study evidencing the barriers that disabled people experience when working in dance.

Full report: www.beyondbarriersindance.info/reports-and-resources
Black background with white text reading: “Beyond Barriers in Dance – Barriers to Progression and Employment in Dance for Disabled People.” The image reads "2025" and includes the names and logos of participating companies: Candoco Dance Company, Corali, People Dancing, Stopgap Dance Company, and TIN Arts.
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · Aug 13
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Toni Adebajo - Candoco
Toni is a freelance access consultant with an MA in Arts and Cultural Management from King’s College, combining legal and arts expertise with a strong commitment to accessibility, equity, and anti-col...
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · Aug 13
Welcome to Toni Adebajo, our new Volunteer Secretary on our Board of Trustees! 🎉 Toni is a freelance access consultant with an MA in Arts & Cultural Management from King’s College, combining legal and arts expertise with a strong commitment to accessibility, equity, and anti-colonial practices.
A promotional poster announcing Toni Adebajo - a new member joining Candoco’s Board. The design features a black background with white text: the word ‘Appointed’ appears in the top left beside a white Candoco logo. Centred in the poster is a circular headshot of Toni - a person with short, dark braided hair wearing a blue jumper, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression. White text reads "Toni Adebajo Volunteer Secretary" appears at the bottom. Bold orange forward slashes reflect the company’s branding.
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · Aug 6
We're thrilled to announce that last week, our Board Member Sarah Howard has been appointed as the Government’s Disability and Access Ambassador (Arts and Culture) - a role that sits within the Disability Unit of the Office for Equality and Opportunity!
Sarah Howard Named Disability and Access Ambassador for Arts and Culture - Candoco
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · Aug 6
From our friends at @weareunlimited.bsky.social - A wonderful funding opportunity for disabled artists in England, Scotland and Wales! 🎉 Read the post below for more details👇

Deadline for applications: Monday 29 September 2025
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Unlimited @weareunlimited.bsky.social · Aug 4
💥 Applications are now open for our Open Awards 2025/26! 💥

We’re offering £413k to disabled artists in England, Scotland and Wales.

Got a bold, brilliant idea that’s ready to shake things up? Applications are open now until Monday 29 September 2025.

Find out more and apply: bit.ly/4mHxqRZ
A graphic introducing our open call. Text reads 'Open Awards. Supporting bold creative visions from disabled artists.' Next to this is a photo of three performers in colourful costumes dance on a circular, illuminated stage under a large ring of lights suspended from the ceiling. The theatrical set resembles a futuristic nightclub or cabaret venue with neon signage, curved architectural elements, and vibrant purple and blue lighting throughout the space.
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · Jul 30
Photography: Hugo Glendinning
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · Jul 30
Over and Over (and over again) was also recently featured in Dance Takes (June 2025) - a monthly YouTube series by Dance Dialogues and Dance Art Journal, offering informal, conversational reviews of dance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzaJ...
Close-up of a dancer under a spotlight, captured mid-performance while leaning to one side with one hand raised. In the background, a group of dancers move closely together in soft focus, adding depth and energy to the stage scene.
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · Jul 30
Read Colin Hambrook’s latest review of Over and Over (and over again), published on Disability Arts Online: disabilityarts.online/magazine/rev...
Candoco’s ‘Over and Over (and over again)’ is a fanfare for rave culture and the disabled body - Disability Arts Online
'Over and Over (and over again) is a new co-production by Candoco Dance Company and Dan Daw Projects. Colin Hambrook argues that it is above all a reminder of the joy that dance, and rave culture in p...
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · Jul 30
From pre-show moments of meaningful connection to an epic after-party with Deaf Rave, our opening night of Over and Over (and over again) at Sadler’s Wells East was truly special - a celebration of dance and community that marked the London debut of our latest commission with Dan Daw CP.
A person wearing a black vibrating vest dances joyfully, smiling widely. A person wearing a black vibrating vest dances joyfully, smiling widely. A DJ stands behind a DJ station in front of a large glass window, smiling and giving a thumbs-up toward the camera. A large group of people, gathered in smaller clusters, chat and enjoy drinks in a spacious indoor venue.
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · Jul 26
Beth Lewis is an experienced HR and leadership development professional, executive coach, and former HR Director. Passionate about inclusion and equity, Beth supports individuals and organisations to thrive through purposeful people practices.
A promotional poster announcing Bath Lewis - a new member joining Candoco’s Board. The design features a black background with white text: the word ‘Appointed’ appears in the top left beside a white Candoco logo. Centred in the poster is a circular headshot of Beth with straight blonde hair styled in a sleek bob cut, smiling gently at the camera. White text reading "Beth Lewis Board Member" appears at the bottom. Bold orange forward slashes reflect the company’s branding.
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Candoco Dance Company @candocodance.bsky.social · Jul 26
Niranjan Mendonca is a banking and financial services professional who works with charities and institutions that support the disabled community, education, and youth development.
A promotional poster announcing Niranjan Mendonca - a new member joining Candoco’s Board. The design features a black background with white text: the word ‘Appointed’ appears in the top left beside a white Candoco logo. Centred in the poster is a circular headshot of Niranjan - A person with short white hair, wearing a white shirt with blue and white patterns, gently smiling at the camera. White text reading "Niranjan Mendonca Board Member" appears at the bottom. Bold orange forward slashes reflect the company’s branding.
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