Dance is an activity for everyone and DiGM works with all sectors of the community through different projects and collaborations.
Dance and Disabled People
From 1998 -2002 DiGM ran the Enabling Dance programme, funded by the Arts for Everyone scheme. Elements of the programme included:
DiGM recently facilitated a partnership project with Touchdown Dance and Manchester Learning Disability Partnership, to deliver dance in 4 day centres. We're currently working with FCD to look at hosting a disabled community dance apprenticeship from 2007, subject to funding.
Work with and by disabled people is also a priority in DiGM’s Community Grant and District Development Grant schemes
Dance and Disabled People
From 1998 -2002 DiGM ran the Enabling Dance programme, funded by the Arts for Everyone scheme. Elements of the programme included:
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The Soundbeam Technology project (sound and movement for children and adults with special needs)
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2 dance and disability conferences including Dancing Differently, in partnership with Foundation for Community Dance
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A commission and tour of work for Dodeka Dance Company
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Disability Equality Training
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The Move In project with Touchdown Dance for adults with sensory impairment
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Beautiful Day, a choreographic residency for disabled and non disabled dancers with CandoCo Dance Company, (which latterly became Boomerang project with InHabit Dance of Australia at the Commonwealth Games’ Cultureshock Festival)
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The Living Room, a large scale performance with Salamanda Tandem, and the culmination of the 3 year Enabling Dance project.
DiGM recently facilitated a partnership project with Touchdown Dance and Manchester Learning Disability Partnership, to deliver dance in 4 day centres. We're currently working with FCD to look at hosting a disabled community dance apprenticeship from 2007, subject to funding.
Work with and by disabled people is also a priority in DiGM’s Community Grant and District Development Grant schemes
