Shropshire Inclusive Dance

03/09/2026

We are back in the office after the summer break, preparing and getting ready to welcome you back into our classes later this month.

We can’t wait to see you all and hope you had a wonderful summer!

Before we launch straight in, here’s another look at our wonderful ‘Dancing in the Moment’ weekender from July.

📸 Ming de Nasty / Ray Jacobs

07/08/2026

SiD is taking a much needed break over August and will be back early September. We will pick up any emails and DM’s then.

In the meantime, here a few of the familiar faces of SiD; the artists, participants, support staff and audience filled with family and friends.

We couldn’t do what we do without any of them!

Captured beautifully by Ming de Nasty 📸

21/07/2026

Our friends at Cheshire Dance are recruiting. Spread the word!

Have you heard? We're recruiting!

Cheshire Dance is looking for a skilled and experienced Artist / Creative Practitioner to lead it’s 50th Birthday Community Heritage Project: 50 Years in Motion.

We would like to commission a high-quality artwork, or creative outcome, that is rooted in and responsive to Cheshire Dance’s archive; which holds both physical documents and the organisation’s rich, living and embodied heritage.

The commission will centre on collaboration and co-creation, inviting past and present communities to actively explore, contribute and re-imagine the heritage, stories and experiences of Cheshire Dance. In doing so, the artist will create a shared, collective experience that opens up the archive and engages audiences in meaningful and accessible ways during Cheshire Dance’s 50th year.

We’re open to a range of artforms and creative approaches – particularly those that place participation, dialogue, and artistic excellence at their heart.

Salary: £6,000 + £1,000 materials budget
Hours Of Work: Approx. 24 days
Contract: Freelance
Application deadline: Thursday 3 September 2026.

Find out more and download the job pack: https://www.cheshiredance.org/job/lead-creative-practitioner-artist-freelance/

21/07/2026

Take a watch of our audience reactions to our work in progress preview of our Digital Dancemakers animations. Well done Mervyn Chris and Beth!

Wellington Orbit
Arts Council England

20/07/2026

Delighted to be delivering dance activities over the summer.

Come along and give it a go!

Does your child/ young person have an All In number?

Do you know how to find the activities they can access?

Find out more about All In here: https://next.shropshire.gov.uk/the-send-local-offer/social-care/childrens-social-care/short-breaks-for-disabled-children/the-all-in-programme/

Look at available activities here: https://www.foundationstfc.co.uk/all-in-short-breaks-school-holiday-activities/

20/07/2026

Day 2 of SiD’s ‘Dancing in the Moment’ weekend festival at Theatre Severn held so much JOY!

We invited in family and friends for a relaxed sharing of the work that we do in our sessions.

In the morning we brought together participants of Highflyers and Darwin Dancers (our youth sessions) with Create and Thrive. It was fantastic to have so many groups together.

In the afternoon we shared the Trio that co-director Ray Jacobs has been working on alongside Contact, who shared both the work that co-director Rachel Liggitt had been leading in their sessions and something from the previous day's workshop with Jo Fong.

It felt really special to share the creativity, connection and joy that takes place in our dance sessions with friends and family.

Ming DeNasty was able to capture some beautiful, joyful moments throughout the day 📸

20/07/2026

Our wonderful weekly dance classes are now closed for the summer.

We do have 3 summer holiday sessions with our fantastic Highflyers Youth Dance Group.

🕺 Children with SEND aged 11-17
📅 Wednesdays 29th July and on 19th, 26th August
⏰ 10.30 - 2.30pm

At The Hive Shrewsbury
If you are interested or have any questions, email Rachel at [email protected] 📧

Highflyers is supported by Shrewsbury Town Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation.

Photos by Jules Crate See less

Short Breaks are designed to help children and young people with disabilities take part in activities and enjoy new opportunities. Short Breaks can happen after school, at weekends, during school holidays, or overnight, and may include things like after-school clubs, sports, youth groups, drama acti...

20/07/2026

Our wonderful weekly dance classes are now closed for the summer.

We do have 3 summer holiday sessions with our fantastic Highflyers Youth Dance Group.

🕺 Children with SEND aged 11-17
📅 Wednesdays 29th July and on 19th, 26th August
⏰ 10.30 - 2.30pm

At The Hive

If you are interested or have any questions, email Rachel at [email protected] 📧

Highflyers is supported by Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation.
Photos by Jules Crate

17/07/2026

Just a small glimpse into Day 1 of SiD’s ‘Dancing in the Moment’ festival.

We had so many beautiful moments of connection as Darwin Dancers and Contact dancers came together and participated in the wonderful workshops by Jo Fong

17/07/2026

DAY 1 of our ‘Dancing in the Moment’ weekend festival at Theatre Severn

Jo Fong delivered some wonderful workshops with Darwin Dancers and Contact Dancers. The day was just full of aliveness and connection.

Photos by Ray Jacobs 📸