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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Indepen-dance2 weeks ago

Tune in tomorrow morning at 10am, where we will be going live right here on our Facebook page for another Wednesday morning dance session! 💃🎬

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Indepen-dance2 weeks ago

This week is #DeafAwarenessWeek and here at Indepen-dance we are always striving to learn and increase accessibility.

One way we do this is that our staff and creative team take part in a yearly Makaton refresher course.

Makaton is a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential communication skills such as attention and listening, comprehension, memory, recall and organisation of language and expression.

Below is a picture of our team on their online course and the alphabet 📷

For more information please visit The Makaton Charity.

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Indepen-dance2 weeks ago

A very happy Indepen-dance birthday to Wils! 🎁🎂🎉

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Indepen-dance2 weeks ago

Did you know that on a Wednesday morning we run an inclusive yoga class and a coffee morning? 🧘‍♂️☕

You can join us for some inclusive yoga with tutor George at 10.30am, as he takes you through some gentle and relaxing movements.

Afterwards, at 11.15am you can join and chat to fellow members about different topics and make new friends.

Our classes are FREE, and so if you would like to attend please contact admin@indepen-dance.org.uk.

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Indepen-dance2 weeks ago

#fridaythrowback to our Inclusive dance training back in 2019 💃

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Indepen-dance3 weeks ago

What better way could there be to mark #internationaldanceday than with our first outdoors class and our first in-person class since restrictions were lifted? 💃

We had a blast at our Dance Your Socks Off class! 🧦

#worlddanceday

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6 days ago
During #LDWeekScot2021 we are loving highlighting the theme of relationships!

One relationship that is important to us here at Indepen-dance is the relationship between colleagues - and today our staff met up outside for a dance! 🕺💃
#inclusivedance https://t.co/fWKo6wtzRl

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1 week ago
We are proud this week to recognise and celebrate #LDWeekScot2021

This year is all about relationships and the importance of having other people in our lives and today's relationship theme is #friendship. Below are some of our fav photos of some Indepen-dance friendships👇 https://t.co/QBJVbkLdVB

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