We celebrate disabled children and young people, empowering them through dance and performance.

icandance is a creative, therapeutic community that caters for the needs of children and young people and their families with lived experience of disabilities.

Juliet Diener, Founder and CEO

We work with children and young people aged 4 to 25 years old with complex learning, social, sensory and physical needs including those with complex medical needs. We focus on what a child can do, rather than what they cannot. Through intensive sessions tailored to the needs of each dancer, our trained team of therapists and disability specialists supports each child and young person to explore how their body moves and feels, enabling them to create connections and discover their potential.

The benefits of dance are universal, but they are especially powerful for young people with disabilities. Dance offers opportunities to experience the wonder of creativity, the freedom of expression and the joy of social connection. It improves physical fitness, develops gross motor skills, relieves stress and anxiety, and encourages imagination. Dance offers those with disabilities an opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings without words, and helps them to build friendships, grow in confidence, and gain new skills.

At icandance, we believe dance can give young people with disabilities a voice.

Latest News

icandance at Sadler’s Wells!

26 February 2024

Our dancer Denecia and English National Ballet artist Alice Bellini take to the stage!

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Parent/ Carer Dance Sessions

8 January 2024

For parents/ carers of disabled children - improve your wellbeing this year!

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Our Winter Awards 2023

8 January 2024

Our annual festive celebration for the icandance community!

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icandance Party

16 October 2023

Our community had a wonderful time dancing, singing and sharing together!

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Tickets to Our Annual Show Are Live!

29 May 2023

Get your tickets today!

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An Evening with Saba Salman & Laura Broughton

29 May 2023

icandance welcomes you to a discussion with award-winning journalist Saba Salman and fine artist and social care expert Laura Broughton.

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