DanceSyndrome Newsletter
April 2015
Welcome to our Latest Newsletter!!
In this issue we will take a look at where our trainees are up to, as well as a little look at
some of the performance work we have completed over the last few months. We also
have some really exciting news about Jen and a certain award and a new patron, read on to
find out more!!
FREE Dance Workshop is moving to Preston!!!
Want to get active for the New Year? Want to have fun, dance and make
friends?
DanceSyndrome is training new Dance Leaders and we need people like you to join in the fun and be a willing
dance participant in our Dance by Example In Action sessions in Preston.
Book your place today, don’t miss out!!!
Starting: Wednesday 29th April 2015
Time: 1pm—2.15pm
Venue: St Andrews Church Hall, Ashton, Preston, PR2 1EQ
The workshop will run for 12 weeks and the final session will be Wednesday 15th July 2015.
All dance sessions will be led by trainee Dance Leaders, assisted by Dance Artists and our Dance by Example
training course tutor. You will be supporting our trainees to put their dance skills into practice and complete their
training, whilst giving you the opportunity to get fit, have fun, socialise and learn more about dancing, in an
accessible, supportive and inclusive environment.
For more information and to book your place, call Laura on 07411 082599 or email [email protected].
DanceSyndrome is a charity that empowers people with additional and complex needs to lead and participate in
dance in the community, deliver dance performance and train towards qualifications in dance. To find out more
visit our website www.dancesyndrome.co.uk
Standing Together
Against Racism - Preston
Flag Market - 21st March
2015 - Julie Ward
becomes a Patron!!
We had a fabulous time with lots of other wonderful performers on Preston Flag Market as part of the
Racial Equality Council's Standing Together Against Racism event. Julie Ward MEP came along to
present DanceSyndrome with a generous donation of £100 and, as a result of our work, agreed to
become a patron on the day!! Julie and her Labour MEP colleagues hold the values of inclusion,
diversity, freedom and solidarity to be very important in today’s world where many seek to divide
us. Find out more about Julie and her work at http://www.juliewardmep.eu/ .
Jen and Laura performed some of our favourite routines, which were well received by the audience on
the day with some saying, "Jen is a wonderful lady, truly inspiring" "I loved Jen's dance moves, she's an
amazing dancer!!" "What fantastic energy, where can we do more?" Well, to answer that question, Jen
runs our Health Zone sessions every Tuesday 10.30am - 12noon at The Masonic Hall, Cunliffe Street,
Chorley, PR7 2BR. If you would like to join Jen please contact us on 07411 082599 or email us at
[email protected]
This was a truly successful event for DanceSyndrome, not only seeing us gain a new patron but many
new supporters, with dancers from Salsa NorthWest joining in and asking when they could attend some
of our classes!! We even had our MD Dawn Vickers bopping along to our smooth grooves in the
Sunshine!!
See below for more information on where you can join us for our next performance!!
Meet the Team!!
Peter Pamphlett, Dance Leader and Director
Peter started dancing with DanceSyndrome 3 years ago when
Jen Blackwell sent out information about a dance organisation
she was setting up for people with disabilities, and attended
one of the open days. He really loved it and has been with
DanceSyndrome ever since. Peter has been to some
wonderful places and met so many wonderful people. Peter
has had the opportunity to spend time away from home which
has been a new experience for him, i.e. spending a week in
Birmingham for inclusive dance training and a week in West
Didsbury. Peter has also been in a number of dance
performances including "The One Show" performance for
Comic Relief 2013 which he found amazing. Peter runs our
Dance by Example training course with support from our
Dance Artists Sarah Lockwood and Sophie Tickle and is
thoroughly enjoying the experience!
Dates for Your Diary
DanceSyndrome are attending many events over the coming months. Please come along
and see us. We have stalls for information and at most events we also deliver a
performance, so there is plenty of opportunity to join in, support us and find out more!!
Coming up...
Tuesday 19th May - BAFF AGM, Leeds
Sunday 24th May - It's a Knockout by Twincess, Charnock Richard Football Club
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June - Chorley Carnival
Please get in touch. Call us on 07411 082599 or email [email protected]
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Website: www.dancesyndrome.co.uk