The freedom to learn, create, challenge, and inspire yourself...
ROOTS FROM WITHIN:
Community Dance
THE PROJECT
From October to December 2021 and in collaboration with Converge - based in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne at Northumbria University, Eliot Smith Dance delivered 10 dance and arts related workshops (including live performance) tailored for those 18+ in the community who have / or are experiencing challenges associated with mental health.
The participants have been using the medium of dance to explore one of the biggest challenges of our time – climate change - and its impact on people and nature.
This exciting project aims to provide a healthy opportunity for people in the community to be active; be creative; and is a confidence-building experience, with the added benefit of meeting friends and working with supportive professional dance artists.
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To find out more about Converge, please click here.
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To find out more about Eliot Smith Dance Education and Beyond programme, please click here.
THE PROCESS
IMPACT
The Roots from Within project with Eliot Smith Dance has been a wonderful and unique opportunity for Converge at Northumbria. We have seen increased levels of confidence and self-belief in our students and witnessed the positive impact being involved in this project has had on individuals. This is evident not only emotionally but physically too.
Ally Hunter-Byron, Converge Coordrinator
Northumbria University
ELIOT SMITH DANCE ACKNOWLEDGE THE SUPPORT FOR ROOTS FROM WITHIN FROM
