DanceSyndrome

DanceSyndrome DanceSyndrome is an inclusive dance charity based in Lancashire with a focus on including everybody.
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DanceSyndrome is an innovative North West based inclusive dance charity, led by people with learning disabilities. Established in 2009, DanceSyndrome is the inspiration of founder and Director, Jen Blackwell, an aspiring community dance leader, who happens to have Down’s syndrome. DanceSyndrome believes that everyone has the right to follow their own interests and passions – regardless of whether

they have a disability or not; and exists to support Jen, and other dancers like her, who are learning disabled and want to lead and inspire others to share their love of dance through inclusive community workshops, dance leader training and performances.

Our team had a wonderful time dancing with everyone at We Invented The Weekend on Saturday! Thank you to everyone who jo...
08/06/2026

Our team had a wonderful time dancing with everyone at We Invented The Weekend on Saturday! Thank you to everyone who joined in, your dance moves were brilliant!

If you would like to see more, you are welcome to join one of our inclusive Everybody Dance sessions either in person or online. Find out more at www.dancesyndrome.co.uk/sessions

Just one week to go to EXPRESS '26! Here's some behind the scenes content from rehearsals for our brand new piece! 🎶 Di...
04/06/2026

Just one week to go to EXPRESS '26!

Here's some behind the scenes content from rehearsals for our brand new piece! 🎶 Discover “Spectrum: The Colours of Life” premiering at EXPRESS '26.

💃👩‍🦼 🕺 EXPRESS ‘26
📍 Blackburn Empire Theatre
📆 Thursday 11th June
🕓 7:30pm
💷 £14.50
🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://blackburnempire.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173665131

The DanceSyndrome team are looking forward to attending We Invented The Weekend on Saturday (6th June) and we will be pe...
04/06/2026

The DanceSyndrome team are looking forward to attending We Invented The Weekend on Saturday (6th June) and we will be performing on stage at 12:05pm.

Salford Quays & MediaCity will be buzzing with over 200 FREE activities to choose from across the weekend, including live music, sports, talks and creative workshops - no need to book, just turn up and join in!

We hope to see you there!

Important information for Accrington Participants:Due to unforeseen circumstances, unfortunately we have had to cancel t...
04/06/2026

Important information for Accrington Participants:

Due to unforeseen circumstances, unfortunately we have had to cancel this morning's session in Accrington (Thursday 4th June).

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Thank you to Chief Nurse Oliver Soriano, Paul Jebb & Kevin O'Hara from Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust...
03/06/2026

Thank you to Chief Nurse Oliver Soriano, Paul Jebb & Kevin O'Hara from Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust for coming to visit DanceSyndrome today to hear from our Dancers, Parents & Carers. It was great to discuss ideas and opportunities for future partnership working! Together we can improve support and access for people with learning disabilities, and collaborate on vital 'Inclusion in Action' training & away days for teams working across the NHS.

We look forward to continued conversations to drive real impact across Lancashire & beyond!

Last week was Sam's first session as a trainee Dance Leader for our online Street Dance class. It was a fantastic sessio...
02/06/2026

Last week was Sam's first session as a trainee Dance Leader for our online Street Dance class. It was a fantastic session and we're all very proud of Sam, who has progressed from participating in our sessions, to training on our online Level 1 Dance Leadership course. He hopes to be a qualified Dance Leader soon!

You can join Street Dance on Wednesdays at 6pm, or check out our other Zoom sessions at: www.dancesyndrome.co.uk/sessions

25/05/2026

DS Youth Collective had an exciting day at The Lowry for North West regional platform in March, where they performed a new piece called “Gender”. It was a wonderful experience and the group thoroughly enjoyed working with Thick & Tight choreography toolkit.

DS Youth will be performing ‘Gender’ again at our EXPRESS ‘26 Showcase at Blackburn Empire Theatre Thursday 11th June.

We’d love it if you would come and support this community showcase!

A big thank you to Aaron Howell for filming this performance.

Get your tickets here: https://blackburnempire.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173665131

Video description: A reel with a purple background, with text overlay introducing “Gender”, a DS Youth performance inspired by movements from Thick & Tight around the theme of gender. The reel shows DS Youth dancers performing on stage in cream tops and tartan skirts, moving together in lines, circles and expressive group formations. The dancers use playful poses, energetic movement and supportive choreography. The reel ends with details for EXPRESS ’26 at Blackburn Empire Theatre on 11th June 2026.

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The Globe Centre, St James Square
Accrington
BB50RE

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+447597942494

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