Introducing… FUSE!

Fuse is what happens when SLiDE, Club Soda and MOSS @ Turf Projects join forces!

For the next 3 years we will be working together on a project called ‘FUSE’ that supports and shares the work of artists and performers with learning disabilities.

2 weeks ago our members and artists got together for our first ever mixer event. They chose the name ‘FUSE’ and started collaborating in music, art and dance … making a ‘fusion’ of improvised performance. Watch this space for announcements of our next live events, a mentor and share scheme and more…

Fuse is possible thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.

Board member vacancy: Treasurer

We are looking for an experienced accountant or finance manager to join our board to support our finance reporting and planning. Meetings take place in Croydon and on Zoom so you must be based in the borough or within a reasonable distance.

Come and join an inclusive, vibrant and highly regarded dance charity!

Deadline Monday 24 April 5pm

Enquires or questions: info@slidedance.org

Easter Intensive!

Join SLiDE for two days of dance in the Easter Holidays where you will learn different dace styles including, street dance, bollywood, line dancing and more!

Tuesday 4th April
10am – 12.30pm: Bollywood
1.30pm – 4pm: Commercial/pop/disco moves

Wednesday 5th April
10am – 12.30pm: Street dance
1.30pm – 4pm: Line dancing & partnering. Simple, fun ballroom style moves

Ages 16 – 25
£10 per half day
£20 per day

CYTO, Oakley Rd, South Norwood SE25 4XG

Book tickets HERE

Join us for a ceilidh!

Yes!!!!!! after a long wait our annual ceilidh is back: Thursday 23rd March 7.30pm at Fairfield Halls (East Croydon) Tickets available HERE

ALL welcome for an evening of guaranteed fun!

New to a Ceilidh? Ceilidh’s are a traditional Irish and Scottish social dance where you dance with a partner and in groups. A professional caller will explain each dance before the live band takes us all through each fun sequence. You can join in with as many dances as you like or take a break and grab a drink at the bar!

Performers wanted!

SLiDE and Club Soda are looking for people to share short performances at SoDaDa on 28 April at Fairfield Halls and at more events in 2023.

SoDaDa is an event with different kinds of live performances where performers can test out new ideas and get feedback from a friendly audience. We want to hear from singers /dancers /actors /musicians /artists /comedians + people with unusual talents!

If you are interested, please email, call or text Anna before 23rd March:
anna@slidedance.org
07754 639009

You will then be invited to meet the SoDaDa organisers and share your ideas.

Vacancy: Trustee (Treasurer)

We are looking for an experienced accountant or finance manager to join our board to support our finance reporting and planning. Meetings take place in Croydon so you must be based in the borough or within a reasonable distance.

Come and join an inclusive, vibrant and highly regarded dance charity!

Deadline has been extended to Wednesday 24th August

Enquires or questions: gemma@slidedance.org

Summer with SLiDE

We have some fantastic events happening this Summer, we hope you can join us:

Tuesday 19th July: FREE dance class for adults with learning disabilities and/or additional needs.
10.30-12pm The Recreational, Fairfield Halls
Limited places, book your place: info@slidedance.org

Monday 18th July 7-10pm: Club Soda Summer party @ Boxpark Croydon
MORE INFO
FREE tickets available info@slidedance.org

Wednesday 27th July 1-3pm: FREE SLiDE Summer party
Lloyd Park
Karaoke, games, dancing, music & fun hosted by the SLiDE Champions
Let us know via whatsapp if you can make it

Summer intensive Tuesday 30th August – Friday 2nd September
@ CYTO in South Norwood
10-12pm for ages 11-17: MORE INFO
1.30-4.30pm for ages 18 upwards: MORE INFO

Join our creative team!

We are looking to expand our team of dance practitioners and assistants for cover and/or regular sessions in community and school settings (across Croydon). Depending on your experience you will need to be able to hold the space for movement explorations through improvisations/creative tasks or be confident to join in and support others. SLiDE is looking for people with experience or interest in working inclusively and collaboratively, this includes with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

We are also looking for practitioners who are experienced in or interested in leading or supporting dance for people with Parkinson’s disease.

More info about SLiDE: www.slidedance.org

Roles include:

Practitioner (£41 per hour)
5+ years experience leading inclusive dance activities

Dance Assistant (£21 per hour)
1+ year experience supporting inclusive dance activities

Graduate Dance Assistant (£13 per hour)
New to leading inclusive dance activities but arts training such as degree, diploma or BTEC Level 3 or equivalent experience

To express your interest send an email to info@slidedance.org with:

A short statement about your interest in SLiDE and your suitability for the role (about 100 words) AND your CV

OR

Send links to footage that demonstrates your practice or introduces you as a dancer/practitioner/assistant and we will schedule a phone call to discuss your experience

OR

If you want to submit your application in a different format, please get in touch

Successful candidates will be invited to the next stage: attend a SLiDE session to lead or join in

Deadline for expressions of interest: Friday 1st July, 5pm