Radical Motion: Learning disabled leadership in dance
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Learn more about learning disabled leadership in dance in this workshop, delivered by Hannah Sampson and Stopgap as part of Radical Motion – a new disability-dance festival for Folkestone, hosted by Confidance.
Stopgap's Senior Dance Artist, Hannah Sampson, will share a day in the life of a senior dance artist at Stopgap. She will also give insights into why she felt it was important to join a board of trustees and how she balances her advocacy work with her career as a dance artist.
The event will begin with a 10-15 minute speech from Hannah and be followed by a workshop, where Hannah will lead some creative tasks and explorations.
This event is suitable for everyone with an interest in learning disabled leadership, dance and advocacy.
No prior experience is necessary for the workshop. Please wear comfortable clothing to move in.
Access Information
This event welcomes people with and without learning disabilities and/or neurodivergence.
What to expect:
• You can stim, move or make noise during the workshop; you can take breaks when you need.
• The workshop will include music and movement; feel free to bring ear defenders if helpful.
• There will be no strobe lighting or full blackouts.
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
More about ConfiCo and Confidance:
ConfiCo are Confidance’s professional training company, made up of dancers with learning disabilities. Since they formed in 2019, ConfiCo have created and performed bold new dance performances across Kent. Alongside training, they bring high-quality representation to key arts events and perform to hundreds of people each year.
Confidance have been trailblazing inclusion in Kent for over 15 years. They provide accessible dance training where it is lacking: in schools, community classes and through professional training. Their mission is to ensure that people with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergence are seen, heard and valued.
You can learn more about ConfiCo and Confidance by visiting our website: www.confidance.org.uk
Radical Motion:
Fancy getting involved in more inclusive dance workshops and performances?
You can join us for FREE workshops during the festival, including:
Give Me Space - ConfiCo workshop
Make your Move - open dance workshop (Confidance)
Everybody Moves – family dance workshop (Confidance)
Mind the Gap dance workshop
I’m Me: accessible research workshop
You can also join us for performances from ConfiCo and Mind the Gap:
Friday Double Bill: ConfiCo and Mind the Gap
Saturday Double Bill: ConfiCo and Mind the Gap
Closing Party!
This event is supported by Arts Council England National Lottery, Roger De Haan Charitable Trust, Creative Folkestone and the generous donations of our Confidance supporters.