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Sharing our work with MA dance students at Trinity Laban

Today a group of SLiDE dancers went to Trinity Laban (in Deptford) to share our workshop methods with masters students. We introduced some ‘tried and tested’ dance games, creative tasks and sequences. We explored layering, agency and leading. Feedback from the dance students: ‘I enjoyed dancing and connecting with people in different ways’ ‘It wasContinue reading “Sharing our work with MA dance students at Trinity Laban”

‘Unexpected Item’ review by Jo Bodley

I expected reflections on supermarket shopping, consumerism, the impact of waste on the planet and a celebration of the poetry of the everyday. It was all of this, and more. The long, black vinyl runway flanked by rows of chairs on either side, resembled a conveyor belt. Instead of groceries though, what followed was aContinue reading “‘Unexpected Item’ review by Jo Bodley”

Oozing joy at Liberty Festival

We have received some great feedback for our performance at the Liberty Festival on 3rd September: “The performers showed real confidence and creativity, as well as oozing joy and energy. Outdoor arts can be a challenging environment but there was a real robustness to the piece which filled the outdoor space and engaged a lotContinue reading “Oozing joy at Liberty Festival”

The Liberty Festival has landed

The Mayor of London’s flagship disability arts festival heads to Croydon and kicks off today at 6.30pm. The events run throughout Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday with plenty of free stuff happening….including a SLiDE performance in the Queen’s Gardens at the following times: 12.45-1pm1.30-1.45pm3.15-3.30pm Full programme:

Introducing… FUSE!

Fuse is what happens when SLiDE, Club Soda and MOSS @ Turf Projects join forces! For the next 3 years we will be working together on a project called ‘FUSE’ that supports and shares the work of artists and performers with learning disabilities. 2 weeks ago our members and artists got together for our firstContinue reading “Introducing… FUSE!”

Spotlight: Andrea Swainson

Andrea leads our Wednesday afternoon sessions and is a specialist in inclusive dance practice: ‘My Wednesday sessions with SLiDE are the highlight of my week. We have been exploring some of the SLiDE’s value’s this term and looking at connections, togetherness and empowerment. I’m always amazed at the groups willingness to give everything a tryContinue reading “Spotlight: Andrea Swainson”

Spotlight: Corinne Meredith

Having been part of the SLiDE community for over 7 years, this autumn Corinne returns to lead our youth company: ‘I am enjoying my time getting to know the youth company and am so lucky to get to dance with them each week. We have started the new term thinking about movement, stillness and theContinue reading “Spotlight: Corinne Meredith”

Creative dance for adults: relaunch

We are thrilled to relaunch our class for adults aged 50+ at Fairfield Halls this autumn. The group originally started in November 2019 but naturally had to pause throughout the lockdowns. Led by community dance specialist, Anita Wadsworth, the class is accessible, creative and joyful with plenty of moments of free dance (improvisation) and taughtContinue reading “Creative dance for adults: relaunch”