We've had such a brilliant week for #DSEnvironmentWeek!

If you have joined in with our activities this week, or done independent activities at home, please share your photos and videos with us!

We've learned so much & have been inspired to make small changes for the planet. We hope you have too!

#DSEnvironmentWeek is part of DanceSyndrome's work as an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (2023-26).

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At the end of #DSEnvironmentWeek we wanted to share some of our learning from the week. We've created a blog on our website where you can read about our activities this week and think about ways you can make small changes to help the environment too!

Read more: dancesyndrome.co.uk/environment-...

Dance Leader Jamie Montwill has been looking forward to #DSEnvironmentWeek!

He planted a sunflower a few weeks ago & is enjoying watching it grow. Dancing with Donna & Lucie, this inspired some dance movements in our nature poetry session this week 💚 🌱

Dance Leader Lucie White has been really excited about #DSEnvironmentWeek because she was already passionate about environmental issues. She has been busy in her garden this week, using rain water to water her plants and spotting pollinators, like bees, butterflies and this beautiful dragonfly! 💚 🌱

Yesterday, as part of #DSEnvironmentWeek, #TeamDS watched Sima Gonsai's short film ‘Cultivate’ which uses dance to raise issues about the importance of good soil health & sustainable farming practises. We then asked Sima questions about developing and making dance films. We learned a lot! 🌱

Yesterday #TeamDS were joined by inclusive Arts practitioner @ClaireBeerjeraz who worked with us to develop poems about nature, before creating dance movements to the poetry. This was the first time we have blended poetry & dance and there were some incredibly beautiful moments.

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Here’s Dance Leader Environment Champion Lucy Burgess to give an update on #DSEnvironmentWeek

Lucy has been meeting with a working group for 6 months to co-produce the Environment Week activities. She is really proud of the work we have done!

Find out more at: dancesyndrome.co.uk/environment-...

To celebrate #DSEnvironmentWeek DanceSyndrome Dance Leader Ellie Bamber has brought a box of freshly picked vegetables to our dance session in Preston today. She wanted to show the other Dance Leaders how fabulous locally grown vegetables are! They look delicious! Thanks for sharing them Ellie 🌱

#TeamDS love to dance outdoors & be inspired by nature, so #DSEnvironmentWeek was a great opportunity to go to Miller & Avenham Park to find some inspiration for our movements.

Can you identify any environmental issues that might have inspired these movements? Tell us your thoughts in the comments!

What a fun session in #Accrington today! To celebrate #DSEnvironmentWeek participants worked together to make dances using twigs and sticks from a fallen tree. They loved the theme & thinking about the planet while dancing!

Find out more about Environment Week: dancesyndrome.co.uk/environment-...

#TeamDS met in Miller & Avenham Park today to do some litter picking & dancing for #DSEnvironmentWeek. It was lovely to hear members of the public saying "thank you" for their hard work💚

Head Gardener Mick Ashmore gave us a fascinating tour, showing the impact of climate change in the #Preston area

💚 Our dance sessions are going green for #DSEnvironmentWeek!

Each one will explore environmental themes in creative, fun & accessible ways.

Zoom and in-person sessions are available. Book now: www.dancesyndrome.co.uk/sessions

Everyone is welcome!

Picture: Our DanceSyndrome Environment Champions

🌱 Next week is Environment Week at DanceSyndrome!

Our sessions will have an environmental theme, plus there are lots of fun, easy ways to take part independently. Download our guide: dancesyndrome.co.uk/environment-...

Join us to learn how to help people & the planet to thrive!
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