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Yorkshire Dance runs dance sessions to improve health and happiness of over 1500 people each year, driven by the belief that dance should be accessible to everybody regardless of age, ability or household income. After multiple lockdowns, dance is needed more than ever to reconnect our community.
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Situation
Lockdowns significantly impacted physical and mental wellbeing. Our participants reported feeling isolated and anxious. 68% of the population said arts activities improved their wellbeing during COVID, but with activities moving online many simply don’t have the technology to take part. We work in areas with low household income and internet access. Our online dance sessions met weekly during COVID, but over 60% of our regular participants struggled to join and were disproportionately isolated.
Solution
Emerging from lockdown we will increase access to dance, which improves mental and physical wellbeing, by re-engaging participants disproportionately impacted by COVID: * Launching 6 bursaries for low-income families on our Saturday youth classes. * Developing new creative performance projects, which enable participants to reconnect, express their voice and rebuild confidence. Projects are fully accessible and offer people of all ages a fun, social experience in a positive welcoming environment.
