BalletBoyz, the male dance company based in Kingston is partnering with YMCA London South West in order to deliver creative movement sessions for people aged 14 and over with a disability, as part of the YMCA Inclusive Lives programme. The workshops will provide a space to explore movement and dance, and to encourage creative and collaborative work. The company has demonstrated it is committed to working in and with the local community, now offering inclusive classes that excite, inspire and enthuse.
The organisations are excited to build a regular group of participants for the classes as part of the new project. Classes cost just £2 per participant and it is clear the membership will grow rapidly. The sessions have been seen to have had huge therapeutic benefits for participants, helping to build sensory integration, cognitive skills and physical awareness. In addition to the wellbeing dance encourages, the classes look set to be hugely popular.
The creative movement workshops are part of YMCA London South West’s Inclusive Lives project, which enables people with disabilities to make positive lifestyle choices through access to a wide range of health and wellbeing activities. YMCA London South West works to provide a range of services including supported housing; children’s work; sports, health, exercise and fitness; youth work; catering services and conference facilities; short stay hostel accommodation and community programmes.
The multi award-winning BalletBoyz is one of the most original and innovative forces in modern dance. Led by former Royal Ballet lead dancers Michael Nunn and William Trevitt, the company thrills audiences and critics the world over with its highly distinctive style, which fuses spectacular dance both energetic and graceful, with stunning music and film. With its inclusive arm, it works to inspire dance in a range of settings, and ultimately promote the art form.