Dance show had ‘profound effect’ on Yorkshire audiences
An interactive and inclusive dance show had an inspirational impact on audiences during two shows in the county.
SLiDE Dance brought Jack & Friends, a vibrant dance performance, to Mowbray School in Bedale and Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre in Knaresborough.
This joyful show invites audiences of all ages to dance, move, and express themselves in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Designed to be fully inclusive, all performances allow audience members to come and go freely, making it particularly suitable for people with sensory or communication needs.
During its two Yorkshire performances Jack & Friends was a huge hit.
Lisa Hart, Head of Henshaws Arts and Crafts, said: “Jack and Friends was one of the best shows we’ve ever welcomed to Henshaws.
“We are a charity that supports blind and visually impaired people and those with other disabilities. This show had a profound effect on many of our young people. They didn’t just watch the performance - they were actively involved in it.
“For some, it was the very first time that they felt compelled to get involved in a show themselves. It was wonderful to witness and I’d love to bring more dance shows like this to Henshaws given the inspiring impact it had.”
Meanwhile Lucy Wallace from Mowbray School - a specialist school in Bedale - said: “Jack & Friends was amazing. The kids were absolutely mesmerised. There were times when they actually go involved in the performance and times when they just watched the spectacle. It was brilliant.”
Jack & Friends was brought to Yorkshire through Rural Arts and the Rural Touring Dance Initiative.