Inclusive creative dance classes & projects. We specialise in cross-curricular & SEND. The 1st & only Makaton Friendly place in West Lancashire. #wetalkmakaton
Yesterday Emma joined other dance specialists who are members of @PeopleDancingUK's Early Years network to learn together & support each other as the world is transitioning towards some sort of 'normal'. Thanks to @LizClarkDance & @peppyhills for being at the helm 🤩
Our next Early Years Dance Network meeting will be held on Tuesday 25th May at 9.30am - 11am
Peppy Hills talks about the government's introduction of a new statutory framework for Early Years in England.
book here:
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This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
What mood are you in today?
We have a free download Makaton symbols and line drawings of signs to help support talking about mental health available from The Makaton Library. It’s free to join via https://t.co/79RxOcDLop
A new @onedanceuk Education Bulletin was sent out last week including a lesson plan from Emma based on the book #WhileWeCantHug that links to #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 🤩 Follow the link to find out more including some free @MakatonCharity resources! https://t.co/RM2syYhVBx
It can be difficult to find the words to describe how we think or feel or to talk about ideas.
Dance helps us express things we don't have the words for, helps us to make sense of things & leaves us calm, relaxed & feeling good.
#InternationalDanceDay2021#IDD2021#DanceRising
Feedback from the parent of a child who sat behind the curtain for the first 6 weeks that he came to classes. It is possibly one of the most heart-breaking & yet amazing comments, & shows how dance really is about more than dance.
#InternationalDanceDay2021#IDD2021#DanceRising
🥳 It’s International Dance Day, and our Company Dancer, Dave, is moving on up with #DanceRising!
Calling everyone in North West dance community to rise up together and celebrate dance #DanceRising#IDD2021.
Proud to be celebrating today with friends across the region 🕺🏾💃🏽🎉
A great read from @SplatterDance blog - finding ‘the magic ingredient’ some carefully managed and observed moments highlight the importance of #dance#IDD2021
Level 1 Makaton Training next week at @nw_house! You will gain a detailed intro to Makaton combining a practical approach with theory & technical info. Only 2 places left: get in touch asap to book 🙂 #wetalkmakaton@MakatonCharity
This week's sign is Chocolate 🍫
Check out our Makaton symbols and signs for Valentine's Day ❤️️ (14th February) https://t.co/3O2OmyrBKp
Join in with our Sign of the Week. Make and share your own video using the hashtag #wetalkmakaton
Lovely story about dance being used as early intervention for young people that find school challenging – through a 5 week programme they are building their confidence and changing their attitudes to learning! ❤️❤️❤️