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DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 1d

Did you know that you can raise funds for DanceSyndrome while you shop (in-person and online), at no extra cost to you?

Find out more and sign up at: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/dance...

DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 2d

Are you looking for practical ways to make your classes more inclusive for people with learning disabilities?

Join us for Breaking Down Barriers on 10th Nov, a professional development focused online workshop for dance, arts & creative professionals.

More info: dancesyndrome.co.uk/breaking-dow...

DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 7d

Breaking Down Barriers is an online workshop for creative professionals. Co-delivered by a Dance Leader with lived experience & our Leadership & Inclusion Facilitator, it blends practical activity & discussion to help you become more inclusive

Join us on 10th Nov dancesyndrome.co.uk/breaking-dow...

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DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for our AGM & Building Pioneering Partnerships event.

If you couldn't make it but would like to know more about working in partnership with DanceSyndrome, then check out the Working Together page on our website: dancesyndrome.co.uk/working-toge...

DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 12d

We’re excited to welcome Holly, Christina & James to DanceSyndrome!

They join us today as our brand-new Community Team, thanks to funding from @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for our "Pathways to Thrive" project, which began on 1st September 2025.

We can’t wait to see what the new team will achieve! 💜💙

DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 15d

Making Moves connects schools and youth groups with world-class choreographers and offers young people the chance to perform on one of Sadler’s Wells’ main stages later this year.

Find out more here: www.sadlerswells.com/take-part/making-moves-2025-2026/

Making Moves - Take Part - Sadler's Wells

We strive to make and share dance that inspires us all. As one of the world's leading dance organisations, we're dedicated to dance in all its forms and invite you to experience all it has to offer.

www.sadlerswells.com

DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 15d

We’re excited to announce that DS Youth Collective is part of #MakingMoves, a national project led by @sadlerswells.bsky.social, supported by Barclays

Working with choreographers Thick & Tight and our own Dance Artists Anna & Chloe, the group is already developing choreography for a brand-new piece

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DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 16d

Congratulations to Ellie Bamber who signed a contract yesterday to become DanceSyndrome's first employed Dance Leader. As part of our @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk project, we've spent 3 years investigating options for people with learning disabilities to be paid employees. Ellie is thrilled & so are we!

DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 20d

Inclusion doesn’t always come from big gestures. Sometimes it’s about slowing down, offering choice, & making every voice heard

This #NationalInclusionWeek we’re sharing how we put these values into practice & that #NowIsTheTime that you can too

Read more in our blog dancesyndrome.co.uk/inclusion/

DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you to our friends at @learningdisability.bsky.social for sharing this lovely news piece about our new @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk project!

What better time to share this news than in #NationalInclusionWeek?

You can read the full story here:
www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/dancesy...

DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 22d

Our team have had an amazing day at #EAMHID2025 co-delivering a workshop and Solicited Symposium demonstrating inclusion and health outcomes that can be achieved through dance!

We're so proud of the way they have all represented us at an international level!

DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 22d

Breaking Down Barriers is a CPD-focused workshop, co-delivered by our Leadership & Inclusion Facilitator and a Dance Leader with lived experience. The day blends practical activities, discussion & resources to help remove barriers in creative settings

Book now at dancesyndrome.co.uk/breaking-dow...

Breaking Down Barriers Online Course | DanceSyndrome

Breaking Down Barriers is a one-day, online workshop for dance and creative industry professionals who want practical tools to make their classes, auditions and creative spaces more inclusive for…

dancesyndrome.co.uk

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DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 22d

It's #NationalInclusionWeek and #NowIsTheTime to consider the question "How inclusive is your practice?"

If you are a dance or creative professional who has been asking themselves this question, we invite you to join our online Breaking Down Barriers workshop on Monday 10th November.

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DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 23d

If you would like to learn more about Inclusion in Action, visit our website: dancesyndrome.co.uk/inclusion-wo...

Thank you so much to our partners at @fonscharity.bsky.social for supporting this project

Inclusion Workshops | DanceSyndrome

DanceSyndrome delivers two different types of inclusion workshops. They can be delivered to people from a range of professional backgrounds.

dancesyndrome.co.uk

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DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 23d

As part of #NationalInclusionWeek, we’ve been exploring why #NowIsTheTime to champion inclusion.

We’re excited to launch our brand-new film all about Inclusion in Action – our workshops that show how small changes can make a big difference in creating truly inclusive spaces.

youtu.be/WQFfqCa8QzI

Inclusion In Action

DanceSyndrome has developed a unique co-delivery model which shapes all of our dance activities. The success of this co-delivery model means that there are exciting opportunities to bring people…

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DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 23d

Find out more: dancesyndrome.co.uk/eamhid
#NationalInclusionWeek #NowIsTheTime

Join DanceSyndrome at EAMHID Congress 2025 | DanceSyndrome

The DanceSyndrome team is excited to be delivering two activities at the EAMHID Congress in Ghent in September 2025.

dancesyndrome.co.uk

DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 23d

#TeamDS have been demonstrating Leadership in Action through pop-up dance activities at #EAMHID2025 Congress in Belgium!

Putting inclusion & co-production into action, to demonstrate how dance can be a vehicle for people to have fun, feel healthier, be included and achieve your goals in life!

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DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 23d

What does leadership mean to you?

We put that question to our dancers here at DanceSyndrome. Their answers remind us that leadership is about confidence, courage and creating a safe & inclusive space for others.

#NowIsTheTime
#NowIsTheTimeToLead
#NationalInclusionWeek
#InclusionMatters
#Leadership

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DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 23d

#TeamDS have arrived at #EAMHID2025

Tomorrow (Friday 19th Sept) they will be co-delivering an Embracing Inclusivity workshop (11:30) and a Solicited Symposium (14:30)

If you’re at the Congress you can join them by signing up at the reception desks.

Find out more: www.dancesyndrome.co.uk/EAMHID

DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 24d

Members of our team are on their way to Belgium today to deliver some co-produced activities at #EAMHID2025.

Find out more at www.dancesyndrome.co.uk/EAMHID

#NationalInclusionWeek

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DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 25d

During #NationalInclusionWeek we have been thinking about how #NowIsTheTime to belong and feel included. We think this is a perfect example 🥰

Get in touch if you would like to bring inclusive performances or Leadership in Action to your community or business events! Email [email protected]

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DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 25d

#TeamDS were proud to take part in the annual Emmanuel Church Preston Hot Pot fundraising event at Plungington Community Centre last weekend. This event is a great example of community inclusion. We love to participate & are always grateful to be invited back to be a part of this wonderful community

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DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 25d

Our Spokesperson & Ambassador Becky was interviewed by That's TV Lancashire last week to talk about our performance at Encounter Festival on Saturday 20th September

It'll be the perfect way to end #NationalInclusionWeek!

Join us at 12:20pm on #Preston Flag Market, before enjoying the full festival

DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 26d

Now is the time to belong - everyone deserves to have a voice, be seen, be valued, & feel like they belong in society.

Follow us all week as we share our high impact, inclusive practices & experiences of our dancers with Learning Disabilities!

#NowIsTheTime #NationalInclusionWeek #InclusionMatters

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DanceSyndrome @dancesyndromeuk.bsky.social · 26d

Today's the start of #NationalInclusionWeek, the theme is #NowIsTheTime

Inclusion is at the heart of everything DanceSyndrome does. Our workshops are a safe space where people can come as they are & find a place they belong. We share lived experiences, celebrate diversity, & make every voice heard

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