Mixed Ability Dance

Mixed ability dance is all about integration and enabling ALL people to participate in dance. It challenges the assupmtions of what people with disabilities are capable of. On the stage we are all equal and all have something to offer. As an Occupational Therapist reading this page I want you to get a taste of what mixed ability dance is and consider its use with your clients. The page consists of my own summaries of useful literature and sites. Images on the page are of the dance group Jolt.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Relevant Links- Mixed ability dance groups

Jolt
Check out the home page for Jolt, you can find general information about the group, profiles of company members and images from the shows over the last 7 years. http://www.joltdance.co.nz/

Touch Compass
Touch Compass a mixed ability dance company based in Auckland that has produced some fantastic dance shows that have toured the country. The company is known for their professional, and challenging performances and they also do some amazing aerial work.
http://www.touchcompass.org.nz/

Amici Dance Theatre Company
This London based mixed ability group has toured worldwide and the philosophy of Amici has heavily influenced Jolt.
http://www.amicidance.org/

DANZ
Linked is an article journal of an interview with Lyn Cotton, director and creator of Jolt. It expresses the key concepts and influences of Jolt, its history and the future aspirations of the group
http://www.danz.org.nz/Magazines/DQ/Apr08/jolt.php