In Motion – Dance for wheelchair users
Let your creativity flourish and gain the confidence to move in new ways through our specialist wheelchair dance programme, In Motion.
Classes are designed to develop your strength, flexibility and creative expression through Northern Ballet’s unique training methods. Working in a supportive environment with our expert dance artists, you can explore movement either in or out of a wheelchair and be inspired to create your own movement.
Classes are suitable for wheelchair users of any ability (manual or powered) from age eight years to adult. Carers are welcome and are invited to join in the class.
| Date | Group A | Group B |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 19 April | 9.30 - 10.45am | 11.15am - 12.30pm |
| Sunday 26 April | 9.30 - 10.45am | 11.15am - 12.30pm |
| Sunday 17 May | 9.30 - 10.45am | 11.15am - 12.30pm |
| Sunday 31 May | 9.30 - 10.45am | 11.15am - 12.30pm |
| Sunday 14 June | 9.30 - 10.45am | 11.15am - 12.30pm |
| Sunday 21 June | 9.30 - 10.45am | 11.15am - 12.30pm |
| Sunday 28 June | 9.30 - 10.45am | 11.15am - 12.30pm |
| Sunday 5 July | 9.30 - 10.45am | 11.15am - 12.30pm |
| Sunday 12 July | 9.30 - 10.45am | 11.15am - 12.30pm |
Free Taster Class
Join us on Sunday 1 March (9.30 - 11.30am) to celebrate International Wheelchair Day and have a go at wheelchair dance! Booking information below.
"The course exceeded my expectations... it’s brilliant to be able to whiz around in a wheelchair at some speed and in much more interesting ways that I usually do at home... The standard of teaching is high and staff have been supportive, flexible and adaptable to our needs. The course has challenged me and enabled me to improve so many things!"In Motion Participant
Cost
Attendance costs £5.50 per class, or £4.95 if you have a Breeze Pass.
We offer a free space for carers to join in with the class. We ask that you let us know via the booking form if a carer will be attending the sessions with you. You do not need to book an additional ticket for them.
Please note, bookings will close to new participants after week 5 (Sunday 14 June) in order to facilitate the creation of a group choreography by the end of the course.
Booking Information
To secure your place on the taster session and/or the course, please complete the booking form below. The form is available to submit online via Wufoo (external site) or as a word document. If you prefer the word document, please send your completed form to inmotion@northernballet.com.
Online Form (Wufoo)Download Form (Word)
Once we have received your completed form, the Project Manager will contact you to confirm your place. We will work with you to select which group you will join on the course, with the aim to create two groups with dancers who are looking for a similar level of challenge.
You will pay for classes on arrival each week at our Reception desk. You will only pay for classes that you attend.
We will stop accepting new dancers from Sunday 14 June.
Sports Wheelchairs
We have a limited number of sports wheelchairs available to borrow during the sessions. If you'd like to use one, please include this in your booking form. Wheelchairs will be allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis.
Contact Us
For more information please contact the Learning Team by emailing inmotion@northernballet.com or call us on 0113 220 8000.
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