Opportunity through
inclusive dance
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.
Performance
Education
Classes
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.
Connect with us
OPEN COMPANY CLASS,
Every Wednesday
🕣9:30-10:45am
📍Tramway - (Scottish Ballet Engagement Studio)
We would like to update you and share news of one of our classes open to all.
Our ‘Professional Technique Class’ has been renamed ‘OPEN COMPANY CLASS’, we believe the change in name reflects the purpose of the class.
This class is open to anyone with an interest in developing their skills and better understanding how their body moves within a welcoming and engaging dance session exploring new techniques.
The class is currently being led by Katie Miller until the end of the year.
In January, Aya Kobayashi will return to lead the class.
The class begins with a focus on articulation and gentle movement, before transitioning to a more energised approach, shifting around the space.
Non-ticketed and pay what you can in-person
[Image descriptions: a group of people photographed during a dance performance in a bright lit studio]
Every Wednesday
🕣9:30-10:45am
📍Tramway - (Scottish Ballet Engagement Studio)
We would like to update you and share news of one of our classes open to all.
Our ‘Professional Technique Class’ has been renamed ‘OPEN COMPANY CLASS’, we believe the change in name reflects the purpose of the class.
This class is open to anyone with an interest in developing their skills and better understanding how their body moves within a welcoming and engaging dance session exploring new techniques.
The class is currently being led by Katie Miller until the end of the year.
In January, Aya Kobayashi will return to lead the class.
The class begins with a focus on articulation and gentle movement, before transitioning to a more energised approach, shifting around the space.
Non-ticketed and pay what you can in-person
[Image descriptions: a group of people photographed during a dance performance in a bright lit studio]
This weekend: WAKE UP EXTRAVAGANZA ✨⭐️
🗓️ Saturday 2nd November
📍Pollokshaws Burgh Hall
🕣 10:00 - 12:30
🎟️ Pay what you can: Sliding-scale - £3-£11
We asked for your feedback and we have made some changes!
Our Wake Up Extravaganza is now on a Pay What You Can - Sliding Scale - this means you can decide how much you would like to pay in order to make it more accessible for all!
Join us this Saturday whether you are a member or new to Indepen-dance for our very popular Wake up with Wils session delivered by our staff followed by a morning of crafts and lego sessions inspired dance and movement!
🎟️ Ticket link - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wake-up-extravaganza-tickets-995037924217?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
[Image descriptions: photos from Wake up Extravaganza a dance morning session taking place in a large open bright lit hall with people of all ages dancing with props and parachutes.]
🗓️ Saturday 2nd November
📍Pollokshaws Burgh Hall
🕣 10:00 - 12:30
🎟️ Pay what you can: Sliding-scale - £3-£11
We asked for your feedback and we have made some changes!
Our Wake Up Extravaganza is now on a Pay What You Can - Sliding Scale - this means you can decide how much you would like to pay in order to make it more accessible for all!
Join us this Saturday whether you are a member or new to Indepen-dance for our very popular Wake up with Wils session delivered by our staff followed by a morning of crafts and lego sessions inspired dance and movement!
🎟️ Ticket link - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wake-up-extravaganza-tickets-995037924217?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
[Image descriptions: photos from Wake up Extravaganza a dance morning session taking place in a large open bright lit hall with people of all ages dancing with props and parachutes.]
We have had a fantastic week back at classes after the October week break - Have a great weekend and remember the clocks go back this Sunday! ⏰ 🍂
We received this lovely card from one of our members 💜
We were so delighted at the start of the week to be shortlisted for Glasgow Times Community Champion Awards 2024 - there is still time to nominate us:
https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/community-champion-awards/south/
See you all next week!
[Image descriptions: A hand written orange colour card opened with flower illustrations on the left and a hand written note in black - To Indepen-dance wishing a happy weekend]
We received this lovely card from one of our members 💜
We were so delighted at the start of the week to be shortlisted for Glasgow Times Community Champion Awards 2024 - there is still time to nominate us:
https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/community-champion-awards/south/
See you all next week!
[Image descriptions: A hand written orange colour card opened with flower illustrations on the left and a hand written note in black - To Indepen-dance wishing a happy weekend]
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