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Can you Supply Splints For Stage Production?
17 March 2021
Do you have a set of spare leg splints? If so they could be used as props in a forthcoming play. Kate Martinwood, an actress based in Sheffield, has received Arts Council funding to research and develop ‘Life Of Ryan’, a comedy with a strong element of dance with performers including a professional disabled dancer and three non-disabled actors all of whom are locally based. Kate is a carer herself to her disabled son Ryan.
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Taking Steps - Or Sitting Down - To Enjoy A Dance
05 March 2021
Those irrepressible people at Sheffield Cycling 4 All are determined to keep us healthy even during lockdown with online fitness, yoga and now dance classes. Disability Sheffield volunteer John Quinn, who definitely doesn’t look good on the dancefloor, according to him!, gives it a go.
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Arts & Culture Feature Alongside Invictus UK Trials
27 June 2019
As the Invictus UK Trials take over Sheffield’s sporting venues this month there’s a programme of not to be missed, renowned and befitting art and cultural activities also taking place in the city.
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Shine Out on Saturdays with Sheffield Mencap
21 June 2018
‘Shine Out on Saturdays’ is a performing arts project from Sheffield Mencap for young people aged 10-18 with learning disabilities and/or autism, using drama, dance and art as a tool to develop self-confidence and social skills. The project runs fortnightly on a Saturday morning from 10am to 12.30pm and costs £3 per session.
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Northern Ballet In Motion: Dance Classes for Wheelchair Users
13 March 2018
Fancy giving it go? Come along to our FREE taster sessions at Northern Ballet on Sunday 18 March from 10am to 12pm For 8 – 19 years and from 1pm – 3pm for 19 years and over. Classes will take place at Northern Ballet (Leeds city centre) on Sundays through the Summer term, starting on 29 April.
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The Talent Hub is looking for Dancers
08 March 2018
TIN Arts and Yorkshire Dance, in association with Inclusion North have launched The Talent Hub which is offering a great training opportunity to ten dance artists with a learning disability, autism or both from the North East of England and Yorkshire. The closing date for applications is Friday 27th April.
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Free Dance to Health Sessions
11 January 2018
If you are an older person who has had a fall or is worried about falling, Dance to Health is a FREE and fun falls prevention session. No Dance experience necessary!
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Northern Ballet In Motion: Dance Classes for Wheelchair Users
21 March 2017
A free taster session is taking place in Leeds on 21 May and classes for young people and adults start in June costing £6.50 per person per session.
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