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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 firstContinue reading “Introducing… FUSE!”

Resolution reviews!

Crosswor(l)ds was a resounding hit at Resolution, the audience were captivated and the piece really communicated what SLiDE is trying to achieve: “They are worlds colliding on stage, and what happens here is a true collaboration, a showcase of their individualities as they take inspiration from one other…..the performers are really going for it, occupying the space, andContinue reading “Resolution reviews!”

Resolution Festival: 2022

SLiDE dancers Aaron and Will present Crosswor(l)ds their new duet, which explores their quest for solutions in an ever-changing world. Wednesday 25th May, 7.30pm. The Place Theatre, King’s Cross: Tickets Two young male performers, from their unique perspectives, attempt to discover the rules of the game moving from meticulous planning to improvised chaos and everythingContinue reading “Resolution Festival: 2022”

Spotlight: Corinne Meredith

Having been part of the SLiDE community for over 7 years, this autumn Corinne returns to lead our youth company: ‘I am enjoying my time getting to know the youth company and am so lucky to get to dance with them each week. We have started the new term thinking about movement, stillness and theContinue reading “Spotlight: Corinne Meredith”

Be happy, be proud!

In advance of World Down Syndrome Day (March 21st) we spoke to one of our dancers, Ese, about her experiences of having down syndrome. Ese has danced with SLiDE for around two years and is a big fan of Strictly Come Dancing. ‘Everyone with Down syndrome is different. I need help and guidance but myContinue reading “Be happy, be proud!”

Dancing through the lockdown

“Dance is the hidden language of the soul.”Martha Graham Here we are again with a stay at home order, inevitable given the situation but difficult for us all especially given the mental health challenges at this time of year. SLiDE will continue our online programme throughout January and February and maybe beyond, hard to knowContinue reading “Dancing through the lockdown”

Happy Christmas!

It was certainly not the year we had all planned for and it was challenging like no other. The beginning of the lockdown heralded a new era and although we took time to consider it we took to Zoom and began our online dance journey. Fortunately the generosity of our funders meant we could refocusContinue reading “Happy Christmas!”

Boost to dance programme for people with Parkinson’s

Thanks to some generous funding from Croydon Relief in Need we are working with the Croydon Parkinson’s UK local branch to invigorate and develop their dance programme for people living with Parkinson’s. Mondays 1-2pm Purley United Reformed Church, CR8 2LN, tea and coffee afterwards. First & third Thursday of the month, 12.45-2.15pm St.Mildred’s, Addiscombe, CR0Continue reading “Boost to dance programme for people with Parkinson’s”

Insert Title Here: an invitation to view, to dance, to reflect.

Would you catch me if I fell? You arranged, positioned and orbited me with thought and care, responding to my body Together we revisited a memory looking deep, seeing a fresh Uncovering images, intention, authenticity and Summer filled the room. Is it really April? Yes, it was really April (in that heatwave) and we wereContinue reading “Insert Title Here: an invitation to view, to dance, to reflect.”