FRONTLINEdance

FRONTLINEdance is an artist-led company based in Stoke-on-Trent. 2023-26 We are a not-for-profit organisation, established since 2001.

In 2019 we produced our first City-Wide Arts Festival (FAF) that had audiences access needs at the centre, and that showcased the work of disabled artists of all art forms. As makers we explore how we can create exciting, relevant and thought-provoking contemporary dance with d/DEAF, visually impaired, disabled, hospital patients, and neurodivergent audiences. We co-create across ages, backgrounds, and experiences, naturally integrating people together, reducing isolation, improving physical, mental and social health and well-being. CURRENT WEEKLY PARTICIPATORY PROGRAMME; Breakthrou'dance YOUTH, ADULT & ADVANCE, Moving Together Burslem, Trent Vale & Online, Moving Stories Dance Co (MONTHLY), and Transcend. To subscribe to our newsletters click here:
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YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-2i_Vv4zZiwg5uk986czDQ/videos

We’re an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation, which means funding thanks to taxpayers plays a huge part in supporting our work.

01/02/2026

✨Introducing Connect & Collaborate Artist: Holly Thomas (she/her)

Holly is a UK based dance artist, choreographer, performer and co-director of Half Light Projects C.I.C. Resident at the Watershed’s Pervasive Media Studio in Bristol and a member of the West of England Sight Loss Council’s arts and culture forum. Exploring the often-uncharted territory of dance and visual impairment and the aesthetics of choreography from a non-visual perspective.

Find out more: https://hollythomasdance.co.uk/about/

Photo Credit: Vonalina Cake

ID: Holly is pictured kneeling in front of a large stained glass window, She is wearing a green and white striped sweatshirt. Her hands are held in front of her in an expressive gesture, thumb and forefinger of one hand touching as if describing something fine or delicate. Overlaid the image is the text “Holly Thomas” and FRONTLINEdance, Art Council England and Funded by UK Government logos in white.

01/02/2026

✨ Introducing Connect & Collaborate Artist: Louise Stones (she/her) ✨

Louise is a BBC and commercial radio presenter, broadcaster, interviewer & reporter.

ID: Louise is a white female with light blonde hair cut into a shoulder length bob and waved. She is smiling and wears a denim jacket. Overlaid the image is the text “Louise Stones” and FRONTLINEdance, Art Council England and Funded by UK Government logos in white.

01/02/2026

✨ Introducing Connect & Collaborate Artist: Kayleigh Price (she/her) ✨

Kayleigh is a freelance dance artist, choreographer and Artistic Director of Company K, making autobiographical work using her own experiences to demonstrate shared commonalities.

Find out more: https://www.companyk.co.uk/

ID: Kayleigh is white female with dark hair looking over her shoulder against a dark green background. She is wearing a burgundy turtle neck vest and has a slight smile.Overlaid the image is the text “Kayleigh Price” and FRONTLINEdance, Art Council England and Funded by UK Government logos in white.

01/02/2026

✨ Introducing Connect & Collaborate Artist: Shaun Fallows ✨

Shaun is a performance poet born with Cerebral Palsy and a wheelchair user. His poetry ranges from the frustrations of everyday access issues to travel, dating, and growing up, with humour or poignancy.

Find out more: http://www.shaunfallowspoetry.com/ | https://vimeo.com/885579163?share=copy | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnQKyTsSnNk

ID: Shaun is a white male who is seated in a wheelchair and gesturing with his hands as he looks over his left shoulder as if mid sentence. He is wearing a mustard yellow turtle neck and brown trousers with a black wrist watch on his left arm. Overlaid the image is the text “Shaun Fallows” and FRONTLINEdance, Art Council England and Funded by UK Government logos in white.

01/02/2026

✨Introducing Connect & Collaborate Artist: Brannon Yau (he/him) ✨

Brannon is a Filmmaker. Alumnus of Northern School of Contemporary Dance, transitioned into film through the creation of dance films over the course of COVID. Now working predominantly in dance films to narrative and documentaries.

Find out more: www.brannonyaufilms.com | https://www.instagram.com/brannonyaufilm

ID: Brannon is an asian male who is leaning back in a bucket chair with wheels in a white studio space and smiling. He is wearing a cap with the peak at the back, black tshirt and trousers with black adidas trainers. Overlaid the image is the text “Brannon Yau” and FRONTLINEdances, Art Council England and Funded by UK Government logos in white.

01/02/2026

✨Introducing Connect & Collaborate Artist: Stuart Waters (he/him) ✨

Stuart is a Contemporary Dance Artist, performer and teacher whose practice has shifted into maker, researcher, curator, facilitator, mentor and coach (EMCC Senior practitioner accreditation).

Find out more: https://www.head-on.co.uk | https://stuartwaterscoaching.co.uk

ID: Stuart is a white male with short cropped hair who is seated on the floor in a studio space looking over to the side. An open notebook lies on the floor in front of him and he is wearing a black vest top and navy blue tracksuit bottoms. Overlaid the image is the text “Stuart Waters” and FRONTLINEdances, Art Council England and Funded by UK Government logos in white.

01/02/2026

✨ Introducing Connect & Collaborate Artist: Caroline Butterwick (she/her) ✨

Caroline is a Freelance journalist, writer, community artist and researcher

ID: Caroline is a white female with mid length blonde hair who is standing sideways on and smiling in an outdoor garden space. She is wearing a pink, red and green floral top. Overlaid the image is the text “Caroline Butterwick” and FRONTLINEdances, Art Council England and Funded by UK Government logos in white.

01/02/2026

✨Introducing Connect & Collaborate Artist: Lucy Haighton (she/her) ✨

Lucy is an independent multidisciplinary movement artist working across choreography, performance, community facilitation and artistic direction.

Find out more: https://lucyhaighton.com

Photo credit: Laura Page

ID: Lucy, is a white female with short hair and fringe who is standing sideways on and smiling. She is wearing a mustard yellow zip up hoodie and has dangling gold hoop earrings with green semi circles attached to the bottom. Overlaid the image is the text “Lucy Haighton’ and FRONTLINEdances, Art Council England and Funded by UK Government logos in white.

01/02/2026

Today is the first day of our Connect and Collaborate Project, so we thought we'd share the talented bunch with you all!

Save the date! Wednesday 18th March 12pm (midday) until 1:30pm we’ll be hosting an ONLINE webinar where you can hear all about the project, find out more about the artists and future collaborations.

We’re an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation, which means funding thanks to taxpayers play a huge part in supporting our work.

ID: A group of seven artists in a room, with more people in the background, gathered around a detailed cardboard sculpture of a lady sitting on a chair, by and with the incredible James Lake Sculpture. A BSL interpreter is present. At the top is the FRONTLINEdance logo and the text “2026 Connect & Collaborate” in black. At the bottom is the Arts Council England and Funded by UK Government logos in white.

14/01/2026

We had a lovely morning exploring ways to improve our website and getting ready for our 25th birthday this November 🎉

Big thanks to our steering group for their time, ideas and support — an exciting milestone year ahead for FRONTLINEdance 💛

ID 1: five artists (two male and three female) are seated around a large table with laptops, paper, cups of tea and fruit on it mid discussion.
ID 2: five artists (two male and three female)seated around a table, are looking forwards and smiling

13/01/2026

What a fantastic Sunday together! 🌿

Our staff and board spent the day at Westport Lake looking ahead to 2026 — including plans to celebrate FRONTLINEdance’s 25th anniversary 🥳 and how we’ll continue delivering ambitious, inclusive dance and creative projects here in Stoke-on-Trent and beyond.

From community workshops to boundary-pushing performance work, we’re excited about what’s next as we champion truly accessible movement and creativity for all. 💛

Here’s to another 25 years of FRONTLINEdance! ✨

ID: FRONTLINEdance staff, artists and board members are seated and standing around tables with big pieces of paper on them discussing and writing on post it notes. They are all deep in thought and listening attentively, but still smiling.

03/01/2026

✨ Reminder: You’re Invited ✨

There’s still time to join us for A Creative Day for Parent/Carers working in the arts, media and creative sector — taking place next week.

This relaxed and welcoming day is for parent/carers of deaf, disabled or neurodivergent family members, offering space to pause, connect, and be creative alongside others who understand the realities of caring 💛

Together we’ll share stories, reflect on both the challenges and joys of caring, and begin building a supportive creative community. This day also marks the start of a new series of monthly sessions, where we’ll continue creating together and shaping the project as a group.

🗓 Thursday 8th January 2026
⏰ 10am – 2.30pm
📍 Westport Lake Visitors Centre, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent
🥐 Breakfast & lunch provided
👉 Register your place here:
https://forms.office.com/e/pkczsWkU47

📩 Questions? Contact rachael@frontlinedance.co.uk

✨ If you’re a parent/carer working creatively and would value time for yourself, connection with others, and space to be heard — we’d love to welcome you.

ID: Mother and daughter (wheelchair user) dance together smiling indoors. They are infront of two FRONTLINEdance large photographs capturing performances, and another female is in view.

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