Opportunity through
inclusive dance

We work to promote a diverse and inclusive society

One which is not only enriching but is the foundation of a more sustainable future for everyone, in the dance field & beyond.

Our artistic approach is to ensure the arts & dance in particular, is inclusive

and that children, young people & adults who are disabled are fully included in the creative process.

All of our activities are offered to disabled & non-disabled People

Providing everyone with the opportunity to learn from each other and share a creative experience

Indepen-dance is an award winning inclusive dance company for disabled and non-disabled people to enjoy, express, and fulfil their potential through dance. Our mission is to enable participation in high quality arts provision and improve wellbeing, quality of life and provide opportunities for disabled and non-disabled dancers in both the professional and non-professional dance sectors. We provide weekly creative movement and dance classes throughout the year, where participants become lifelong members and join a thriving social network. We also provide bespoke professional training, career development and employment opportunities.

Gathered Together 2024

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Weekly Classes

Indepen-dance classes are for disabled people and their carers. We work with a skilled team of professional dancers to deliver weekly classes to service users, organisations, day centres, community groups and more. Our weekly classes are split into three categories:

Core Classes

Our core classes are based in Glasgow for our members and run on a term by term basis in Glasgow

Outreach Classes

Our outreach classes are run outside Glasgow for children, youths and families.

Specialised Classes

Our specialised classes run in Glasgow for varying ages and abilities and are open to members and
non-members.

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Indepen-dance13 hours ago

🚨Just a reminder we are closed this week and there will be no classes.

All classes return on the week beginning 21st October, see you then and have a good break!

Photo Credit: Brian Hartley

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Indepen-dance3 days ago

We are very excited to announce our upcoming Training Workshop - "DANCE FOR ALL BODIES" with visiting Dance Artist and Teacher Marcos Abranches.

DANCE FOR ALL BODIES is a workshop with practices of body awareness, movement exploration, breathing and concentration, taking into account the target audience. The course aims to work with the idea that each and every activity to be proposed should be accessible to everyone who undertakes the experience, seeking not to exclude anyone from experimentation.

This is part of our quarterly series of training workshops open to all abilities.

The workshop takes place on Thursday 14th November, 10am - 4pm at The Pearce Institute

Tickets are Pay what you can - suggested donation - £20 - £40
Ticket link via Eventbrite - https://bit.ly/3U9EJFZ

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Indepen-dance4 days ago

YOUNG 1’Z ✨

Last night at one of our performance groups - Young 1z, we had a wee celebration for some of our members who are moving on!

Graham, Callum and Andy are moving on to our Adult Performance Companies to further develop their performance, dance skills and many more performing opportunities.

Well done we cant wait to see you all flourish in your new performance groups, They have all been part of Indepen-dance for around 10 years now!

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Gathered Together 2024 Evening Programmes

Check out our Wednesday, 4th September, Evening Programme for Gathered Together here. Check out our Thursday, 5th September, Evening Programme for Gathered Together here. Check out our Thursday, 5th September, Programme for Barrowland Ballet here. Check out our...

Our Scottish Fundraising Awards Nominee – Iris!

Our very own Iris Mellor has been nominated for a Rising Star nomination from the Scottish Fundraising Awards! We are super proud of Iris and can't be more excited to see how far she's came. We wish her the best of luck on September 24th, when the winner of the award...

2024 Summer Newsletter!

Hello! We're excited to deliver to your our Summer 2024 Indepen-dance Newsletter! We've put a lot of work into Indepen-dance over the last 6 months and we have much to show for it. So we'd love for you to tune in and catch up with any of the events or notable moments...

We Are Looking For New Dance Volunteers!

Indepen-dance is looking for new dance volunteers to join us on our journey in presenting opportunities through inclusive dance. If you're interested in learning more, please see our role description here. To apply for the position, please click here.

We are looking for Barista Volunteers

We are looking for Barista Volunteers of varied experience to join us. No previous experience required we provide a full induction and training. We would also benefit in support from anyone who has previous Barista training to share skills with our volunteers. Our...

Check Out Our Latest Newsletter

Check our latest newsletter below for all our most recent and upcoming news! January 2024 Newsletter

Silent Auction and Ipad Prizes

As we gear up for our first ever Dinner & Showcase, we are delighted to tell you that the fun starts NOW with the launch of our Silent Auction! You can also be in with a chance to win an Ipad! Don’t miss out – let the bidding on our Silent Auction Begin:...

Membership of Indepen-dance

Becoming a member of Indepen-dance has never been easier! After getting in touch with us and booking your free taster session, you can then become an Indepen-dance member. Just let us know that you enjoyed your free taster and would like to come back and we'll do the...

Our Year at Indepen-dance

Hello everyone, Thank you so much for joining us on our journey through 2023. We really are thankful for just how much time and effort you have all put into making our space as accepting and accessible as it is! We wish you a very Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year!...

Join us for our AGM and Winter Sharing

Join us for our AGM and Winter Sharing on the 6th December, 2023 at the Pearce Institute! Our AGM will take place from 6pm to 6.30pm, and is your chance to hear about what we have been up to this year and have your say. Following our AGM will be our Winter Sharing...