Opportunity through
inclusive dance

We work to promote a diverse and inclusive society

One which is not only enriching but is the foundation of a more substainable future for everyone, in the dance field & beyond.

Our artistic approach is to ensure the arts & dance in particular, is inclusive

and that children, young people & adults who are disabled are fully included in the creative process.

All of our activities are offered to disabled & non-disabled People

Providing everyone with the opportunity to learn from each other and share a creative experience

Indepen-dance is an award winning inclusive dance company for disabled and non-disabled people to enjoy, express, and fulfil their potential through dance. Our mission is to enable participation in high quality arts provision and improve wellbeing, quality of life and provide opportunities for disabled and non-disabled dancers in both the professional and non-professional dance sectors. We provide weekly creative movement and dance classes throughout the year, where participants become lifelong members and join a thriving social network. We also provide bespoke professional training, career development and employment opportunities.

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Weekly Classes

Indepen-dance classes are for disabled people and their carers. We work with a skilled team of professional dancers to deliver weekly classes to service users, organisations, day centres, community groups and more. Our weekly classes are split into three categories:

Core Classes

Our core classes are based in Glasgow for our members and run on a term by term basis in Glasgow

Outreach Classes

Our outreach classes are run outside Glasgow for children, youths and families.

Specialised Classes

Our specialised classes run in Glasgow for varying ages and abilities and are open to members and
non-members.

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The First Minister made an announcement today about Phase 1 of coming out of Lockdown. We are still in Lockdown but some of the rules will be relaxed from tomorrow, Friday 29th May. You can read more about this in the Easy Read document below 👍

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Our Monday class tomorrow will be taught by Eve Mutso!

Eve's class is inspired by shapes & shadows. In the workshop you will dance/move with your own shadow (use natural light or lamp in your home that you can create wee shadows with).

"Together we will create shapes, movement and learn fun ways of interacting with your own shadow."

If you want to find more inspiration, Indepen-dance Board will show you how you can connect with your own shadow too in the video link below.

To take part in Eve's class please get in touch with Shaun at admin@indepen-dance.org.uk.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rExS9Tcja2M&t=1s

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Each week we want to share something from our archives with you all.
This weekend we wanted to share with you some dancing from the staff team when they learnt the choreography to Christine and the Queens' song 'Tilted'. 💃

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All Indepen-dance Zoom Users: 📢

Please make sure you have the latest up to date version of the zoom app on your device in order to continue to be able to access our classes.

If you use the app on a phone or tablet please update it through your devices app store. On a laptop or computer there is an option to check for updates that is demonstrated in the video below.

It is important to update your zoom so that it has the latest security protection and ability to join meetings.

For more information on the latest zoom update please follow the links below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7zERcVLUBM&feature=emb_title

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362233-Where-Do-I-Download-The-Latest-Version-

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Join our class on Saturday morning at 10am to start your weekend off the right way and Wake Up with Wils!

Make sure to contact admin@indepen-dance.org.uk for details before 5pm today to take part!

Also keep an eye for our live update in zoom at 2.15pm today.

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To all our online class users - Zoom needs an update!

Please check out the links below for how to update it on your device, it is important to get updated so that you are still able to join our classes.

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This class will get you engaging with your little one and exploring different themes through creative movement with lots of fun.

To sign up please contact admin @indepen-dance.org.uk!

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Online Classes Schedule

With our regular classes suspended, we are running weekly online classes via zoom for all our members!

Announcement – Cancellation of Gathered Together Festival 2020

Indepen-dance is extremely disappointed to announce the cancellation of the International Inclusive Dance Festival – Gathered Together 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We appreciate your contributions to the hard work in planning the festival programme but, following Government advice to ensure the safety of all, it is not possible to host the festival this year.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Latest – 7th April

As you are aware, we are no longer able to offer our normal activities because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a very strange and worrying time but I wanted to reassure you that the Board are working closely with the management team to try to ensure the future financial sustainability for the Company, so as normal activities resume we are able to offer our full programme again.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Update

It is most important that we keep you all safe during the Coronavirus crisis.
It is with regret that we have agreed that all of our classes and other dance activity should be cancelled at the moment and although we are really sorry about doing it this is the best thing to do right now

Review: Gathered Together, Tramway, Day 1

Review: Gathered Together, Tramway, Day 1 The Temphouse, by Lorna Irvine 11th September 2016

Twenty years of big steps for Indepen-dance

Twenty years of big steps for Indepen-dance The Herald Scotland Review 7th September 2016

Dance Review: Gathered Together, Tramway, Glasgow

Gathered Together, Tramway, Glasgow The Herald Scotland Review 11th September 2016

Winter Newsletter

AGM 6.00pm to 6.30pm | Winter Sharing 6.30pm to 8.00pm | 4th December | The Pearce Institute Govan Bring in the holidays with our performing groups, and attend our Annual General Meeting, on Wednesday 4th December at the Pearce Institute! With performances from the...

Autumn Newsletter

Next week our classes will be coming to an end for our October break for one week. With our last class on Saturday 12th October. Classes will return the week beginning Monday 21st October. We hope you have had a lovely term and we will see you after the break! Please...

Professional Technique class

Our Professional Technique class this coming week will be hosted by Penny Chivas! ? Penny, who is a dance artist based in Glasgow with an interest in improvisation, says of her class: "We'll roll, play and move together in this class designed to help us move in and...