Every year we deliver a Community Showcase so our participants with learning disabilities have the opportunity to perform on stage. We'd love it if you'd join us! 💃👩‍🦼🕺 EXPRESS '26 📍 Blackburn Empire Theatre 📆 Thurs 11th June 🕓 7:30pm 💷 £14.50 Join us: blackburnempire.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Calling all parents! Is your child looking for a dance session to improve their health & wellbeing and have fun? We're piloting some new fully accessible sessions at Mercer Hall in Great Harwood. If you're not sure if it's right for your child, we offer free tasters. Come & join us!

Today, on #InternationalDanceDay, we’re proud to launch 𝙊𝙍𝙄𝙂𝙄𝙉: 𝘼 𝙈𝙞𝙭𝙚𝙙 𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙡 Coming to The Lowry on Thursday 19th November, ORIGIN is the culmination of our three-year iCreate project. Six newly commissioned works. Tickets available from The Lowry website: thelowry.com/whats-on/ori...

DanceSyndrome is proud to have been recognised with an award at the High Sheriff of Lancashire’s Awards Ceremony at yesterday. Dance Leaders Becky Rich & Eliza Boothby attended the ceremony to collect the award on behalf of the charity. Read more: dancesyndrome.co.uk/dancesyndrom...

iCreate gives Artists with disabilities real opportunities. This year we want to present our work at The Lowry, Salford and we need your help to make this event accessible to everyone. For one week, donations will be doubled through #ArtsForImpact! Read more: dancesyndrome.co.uk/arts-for-imp...

#LetsDance is happening on Sunday 8th March! Angela Rippon is campaigning for everyone to discover the benefits of dancing! As part of the campaign, we’re offering the chance to try tasters of our weekly dance sessions for FREE! See thread for details. Sign up here: bit.ly/DS-Lets-Dance

Thanks to @blogpreston.co.uk for sharing Becky's fundraising story. She is doing an amazing job of raising funds andawareness! 💜💙

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 The deadline to apply for our Freelance Dance Artist roles is 12pm on Thurs 29 January We have three distinct opportunities: online session admin support, community workshops & events delivery, & community dance with CYP Find out more: dancesyndrome.co.uk/job-opportun...

We are delighted to be able to share that we will be continuing our @artscouncilengland.bsky.social funded work to the end of March 2027, as a result of an extension to the National Portfolio Organisation programme 2023 - 2026. #LetsCreate #Lancashire #NPO

DanceSyndrome has a small team in Tokyo at the moment, working on iCreate Japan with our partners at LAND FES. Together, they are co-creating choreography using the same methodologies that we have been developing in the UK over the last 3 years. This stunning photograph is from today's rehearsals.

We are recruiting a Freelance Dance Artist to work in the community, specifically with Children and Young People. This role is suited to 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗬𝗣 and inclusive practice, alongside people with learning disabilities.

📣 It's not too late to join us for our Spring term! 🌱 🕺👩‍🦼 💃 We have a range of inclusive dance sessions, suitable for everybody! Join us in person across #Lancashire or online via Zoom 💻 📆 Online booking and more information can be found at www.dancesyndrome.co.uk/sessions

Becky & Holly have been in sunny Preston today to meet with Sir Tom Finney High School. We're moving forward with our Pathways to Thrive project to deliver new dance activities for children & young people in Lancashire communities. Watch this space for more details about upcoming sessions! 💃👩‍🦼🕺

Our team have arrived safely in Tokyo and are ready to start work on the iCreate choreography project with our friends from Land Fes! Here's a message from David Corr, DanceSyndrome Dance Leader and Choreographer.

We are recruiting an 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 to join the DanceSyndrome team. This early evening freelance role supports our online dance sessions and is ideal for a Dance under-graduate or someone at the early stages of their career as a Dance Artist who is interested in inclusive practice.

They're off! ✈️ David, David, Eve & Julie are on their way to Tokyo for a 12-day trip to deliver an iCreate choreography project with participants from Land Fes. This work builds on our previous visit to Japan & we're excited to welcome members of Land Fes to the UK in Feb! We love this partnership!

Important information for Accrington participants: Unfortunately, our session on Thursday 15th January has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances We'll be back next week. If any new participants would like to join us from 22nd January, please book online at www.dancesyndrome.co.uk/sessions

Becky Rich is doing a "Trisomy 21 Triathlon" 63 days 📆 210 punches, 2,100 steps or 21 minutes on the bike every day 🥊🚶🚴‍♀️ finishing 21 March 2026 #WorldDownSyndromeDay Becky is an amazing Dance Leader & Ambassador, please share or donate if you can to support her: www.justgiving.com/page/becky-r...

We're recruiting Freelance Dance Artists to join our team. We currently have three distinct freelance roles available: online session admin support, community workshops and events delivery, and community dance work with children and young people. Find out more: dancesyndrome.co.uk/job-opportun...

We are excited that four of our Team Members are heading to Tokyo this week to work with Land Fes on our pioneering iCreate project. Read all about this wonderful work and look out for updates from Japan over the next few weeks: dancesyndrome.co.uk/uk-japan-par...

📣 It's not too late to join us for our Spring term! 🌱 🕺👩‍🦼 💃 We have a range of inclusive dance sessions, suitable for everybody! Join us in person across #Lancashire or online via Zoom 💻 📆 Online booking and more information can be found at www.dancesyndrome.co.uk/sessions

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝗮𝘇𝘇 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 There will not be a Musical Jazz session on Zoom this week. Musical Jazz will return for Spring Term on Thursday 15th January at 6pm. We're excited to welcome Karen Parkinson as Dance Artist, co-delivering with Dance Leader Becky Rich 💜💙

If you're looking for a new activity for the new year, dancing is a brilliant way to boost your physical & mental health. Our Dance Leaders with learning disabilities work with professional Dance Artists to deliver accessible sessions for all abilities. Join us: www.dancesyndrome.co.uk/sessions

We're back today! Join us for a range of #InclusiveDance sessions, online or in-person in #Preston #Chorley #Accrington & #Clitheroe! Full info & online booking is available on our website: www.dancesyndrome.co.uk/sessions #StreetDance #LatinDance #Ballet #MusicalJazz

Happy New Year from #TeamDS to all our supporters! We’re so excited about what 2026 will bring!

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a year full of creativity, connection and inclusive dance. From community performances to national partnerships and international sharing, it's been a year to be proud of! Read our #2025Highlights here dancesyndrome.co.uk/dancesyndrom...

Wishing a very Merry Christmas to everyone who is celebrating today. Thank you for your generous support of our charity in 2025! Merry Christmas from #TeamDS

Our sessions have closed for Christmas & our office is closing too so that staff can enjoy a break over the festive period. Our team will now respond to enquiries from 2nd January 2026. You can book dance sessions on our website while we are closed: www.dancesyndrome.co.uk/sessions

🎄🎅🎁 Christmas Closures🕺👩‍🦼 💃 📅 Our regular dance sessions are taking a break over Christmas & are now closed until Monday 5th January 2025. We'd like to thank you all for your amazing support during 2025! We look forward to seeing you in 2026 for what we hope will be another amazing year!

#TeamDS would like to thank everyone who supported our Winter Showcase on Zoom tonight. We’re so proud of each & every dancer. Everyone was fabulous! What an incredible year we have had! If you joined us and would like to make a pay as you feel donation, please visit www.dancesyndrome.co.uk/donate

𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄! DanceSyndrome Winter Showcase on Zoom (Friday 19th December, 7pm) 🕺👩‍🦼 💃 A year of creativity wrapped up in one joyful event! Live performances, 2025 highlights & a Big Christmas Dance Along… we can’t wait! Everyone welcome! Get your Zoom link here: dancesyndrome.co.uk/winter-showc...

DS Youth had a magical day yesterday watching Disney on Ice at the AO Arena in Manchester. The trip was part of our Enrich ’26 project, which is all about giving our young performers enriching opportunities to experience the arts together. They loved every minute!

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗼! DanceSyndrome Online Winter Showcase (Fri 19th Dec, 7pm) 🕺👩‍🦼 💃 Join the audience to see our online dance groups performing the pieces that they have been working on in 2025. Let's celebrate #inclusion in #dance together! Sign up here: dancesyndrome.co.uk/winter-showc...

Last chance to buy our DanceSyndrome calendars! A great gift for your friends and family, whilst also supporting our work! To guarantee delivery before Christmas, please order before Sunday 15th December. Click here to order: dancesyndrome.co.uk/2026-calenda...

Last week Holly, David & David visited Tesco #Accrington to collect a giant cheque after DanceSyndrome was featured in the blue token customer vote earlier this year. Thank you to Tesco & @groundworkuk.bsky.social for a #tescostrongerstarts grant of £1,000 to support our community dance provision!

𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚! ❄️ DanceSyndrome Winter Showcase ❄️ 📅 Friday 19th December 🕖 7pm - 8pm 📍 On Zoom 🕺👩🦼💃 Live performances from our Zoom workshop groups and a big Christmas dance along! Sign up to watch the show: dancesyndrome.co.uk/winter-showc...

We are proud to announce that iCreate 3.0 will be performed at The Lowry exactly one year from today. Save the date and watch this space for more information!

A year ago today we begin delivery on our national partnership with @fonscharity.bsky.social Since then over 180 in-patient ward managers have completed Inclusion in Action workshops to learn about how small changes can make a big difference in creating inclusive spaces. youtu.be/WQFfqCa8QzI?...

DanceSyndrome is working with an agency to think about what our brand means to our supporters. We want you to have the opportunity to have a voice in this process, so we have created a brief survey. Please click here to complete the survey before 5pm on Weds 26th Nov: app.sli.do/event/ky9ZjE...

Today is World Kindness Day so we're sharing a clip from Preston Disability Pride 💜 At DanceSyndrome, kindness is shown through the ways we move, create, & connect. Every shared smile, every supportive word, every movement makes us stronger. Let’s keep showing that #inclusion begins with #kindness

David, Ellie and Kate had a great day at Rheged on Saturday, taking part in My Community Arts Festival. They loved performing at the festival and chatting to members of the community about our work! It was a great event with a range of inclusive activities for everyone to join in with 💜💙

Our DanceSyndrome 2026 calendars & Christmas cards are available to buy online or in person 🎄 ❄️ 🎅 Our calendar is a great gift idea that also supports an incredible cause. It's the gift that keeps on giving, month after month 💜 To order please visit: dancesyndrome.co.uk/2026-calenda...

Peter Pamphlett & Eve Emsley co-deliver Breaking Down Barriers, a practical workshop that shares lived experience & inclusive practice for creative professionals. In this blog, they talk about the course and what they hope people will take away from the day: dancesyndrome.co.uk/peter-eve-co...

Our Ambassador & Spokesperson Becky Rich loved meeting PCSOs at Plungington Community Centre #Preston yesterday! 💜💙 Becky is passionate about connecting with people & spreading the word about how dance empowers people of all abilities. Thanks to the PCSOs for taking the time to chat about our work!

Eve Emsley is our Leadership & Inclusion Facilitator. She co-delivers our Breaking Down Barriers workshop with Dance Leader Peter Pamphlett. Join this practical online session on Mon 10th Nov to learn how to make your classes more inclusive. More info www.dancesyndrome.co.uk/breaking-down-barriers

Dance Leader Peter Pamphlett has co-produced our Breaking Down Barriers workshop for creative practitioners. He shares his lived experience & practical ideas to challenge how people think about inclusion. Join us online, Mon 10th Nov, 10am - 4:30pm: www.dancesyndrome.co.uk/breaking-down-barriers

𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚! ❄️ DanceSyndrome Winter Showcase ❄️ 📅 Friday 19th December 🕖 7pm - 8pm 📍 On Zoom 🕺👩‍🦼 💃 Live performances from our Zoom workshop groups and a big Christmas dance along! Sign up to watch the show: dancesyndrome.co.uk/winter-showc...

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...

🕺 👩‍🦼 💃 Just a reminder that you are welcome to join us for our weekly community dance sessions, in person or online. Find out more about the different sessions at www.dancesyndrome.co.uk/book-a-session

Our Breaking Down Barriers workshop gives dance/arts professionals practical methods to make sessions more accessible & inclusive for everyone involved. Join us online on 10th Nov & take the next step towards truly inclusive practice: dancesyndrome.co.uk/breaking-dow... #InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek