A new choreographer working with us was delighted by feedback from teachers just before the end of term. The teachers had expected some of the older boys participating in the dance workshop would be unwilling to engage with the process.

However on this occasion Gary used football to engage with the boys and encourage them to use movements developed from the motion of kicking a football as part of their choreography.

In his own words “The key to getting children who would not usually dance to take part is all in the approach. By allowing them to create and devise movement from their own hobbies and interests and then combining that with a little set choreography, I was able to create an entire dance piece that all the children can take pride in performing knowing that they helped to create it."

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