DanceSyndrome

DanceSyndrome DanceSyndrome is an inclusive dance charity based in Lancashire with a focus on including everybody.
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DanceSyndrome is an innovative North West based inclusive dance charity, led by people with learning disabilities. Established in 2009, DanceSyndrome is the inspiration of founder and Director, Jen Blackwell, an aspiring community dance leader, who happens to have Down’s syndrome. DanceSyndrome believes that everyone has the right to follow their own interests and passions – regardless of whether

they have a disability or not; and exists to support Jen, and other dancers like her, who are learning disabled and want to lead and inspire others to share their love of dance through inclusive community workshops, dance leader training and performances.

08/05/2026

As our EXPRESS ’26 Showcase approaches, we spoke to Donna Wheeldon, our Technique & Community Lead, about her vision for the Act 2 piece “Spectrum: The Colours of Life.”

Come and see the premier of this brand new piece:

💃👩‍🦼🕺 EXPRESS '26
📍 Blackburn Empire Theatre
📆 Thursday 11th June
🕓 7:30pm
💷 £14.50

Join us: https://blackburnempire.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173665131

08/05/2026
08/05/2026

As part of ENRICH ’26, our DanceSyndrome Youth dancers travelled to London last weekend for a special enrichment trip! They took part in many different creative activities and experiences that helped them explore dance and find inspiration away from home.

We’re so proud of our dancers for the effort and enthusiasm they put into their fundraising to help make this trip a reality. A huge thank you to everyone who donated, encouraged, and supported them on their journey. Thanks to you, they had the support they needed to enjoy this weekend away from home and keep growing as dancers!

𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆!Could your business sponsor an inclusive performance event that transforms lives? We're...
07/05/2026

𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆!

Could your business sponsor an inclusive performance event that transforms lives?

We're looking for a business sponsorship for 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 '𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲, where DanceSyndrome’s community Everybody Dance workshop groups all come together at Blackburn Empire Theatre to present their work from the past year.

This is a great opportunity for local businesses to reach new audiences, whilst showing their support for our Lancashire communities.

If you can help us, please email info@dancesyndrome.co.uk for more information and to discuss a tailored package to meet your needs and budget.

We hope you all enjoyed the weekend! All sessions are back on today! 💃👩‍🦼🕺💜💙Join us this week in , , & !If you’r...
05/05/2026

We hope you all enjoyed the weekend! All sessions are back on today! 💃👩‍🦼🕺💜💙

Join us this week in , , & !

If you’re not in the , you can still join us on Zoom!

Find the right session for you: www.dancesyndrome.co.uk/sessions

Our sessions are closed today so that can celebrate the Bank Holiday.We hope you all have a lovely day and our normal ...
04/05/2026

Our sessions are closed today so that can celebrate the Bank Holiday.

We hope you all have a lovely day and our normal timetable of activities will be back from tomorrow.

Visit www.dancesyndrome.co.uk/sessions if you need more details about our sessions.

Thanks you so much to everyone who supported our team at London Victoria this morning! DS Youth had a fantastic time! 💜💙
03/05/2026

Thanks you so much to everyone who supported our team at London Victoria this morning! DS Youth had a fantastic time! 💜💙

Our DS Youth team are having an amazing weekend in London! They will be taking part in a special station takeover at Lon...
03/05/2026

Our DS Youth team are having an amazing weekend in London! They will be taking part in a special station takeover at London Victoria Station today (Sunday 3rd May).

If you're travelling through London, come & see DanceSyndrome in action, chat with our Dance Leaders with learning disabilities and, of course, do some dancing with us!

🚉 London Victoria Station Takeover
🗓️ Sunday 3rd May 2026
🕥 11am – 12:30pm

Every year we deliver a Community Showcase so our participants with learning disabilities have the opportunity to perfor...
02/05/2026

Every year we deliver a Community Showcase so our participants with learning disabilities have the opportunity to perform on stage. We'd love it if you'd join our audience. Everyone is welcome!

💃👩‍🦼🕺 EXPRESS '26
📍 Blackburn Empire Theatre
📆 Thursday 11th June
🕓 7:30pm
💷 £14.50
Join us: https://blackburnempire.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173665131

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The Globe Centre, St James Square
Accrington
BB50RE

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+447597942494

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