New 'Dance Dosti' Dance Project from Step Change Studios, Metro Blind Sport, and British Blind Sport
'Dance Dosti' Dance Project
Metro Blind Sport, in partnership with inclusive dance company Step Change Studios and British Blind Sport, will launch a new inclusive dance project, thanks to a grant from the Vision Foundation of nearly £44,000.
The ‘Dance Dosti’ project will engage blind and partially sighted young people and adults from the Asian community to be active through dance.
Martin Symcox, CEO of Metro Blind Sport said:
We are extremely grateful to Vision Foundation for its support with this project and delighted to be working alongside specialist dance organisation, Step Change Studios and British Blind Sport.
Rashmi Becker, Founder of Step Change Studios said
‘Dance Dosti’ is a creative initiative that will promote physical activity and use the benefits of dance to bring people together and improve quality of life. The project combines different elements including home and community-based dance, engaging local partners and volunteers to support participation, and providing advice for dance and fitness providers on inclusive practice. We are excited to be working with Metro Blind Sport on this innovative project that is committed to tackling health and social inequalities.
Olivia Curno, Chief Executive of the Vision Foundation, said
Gender and ethnic inequality in sport
41% of the London population identifies as Asian or Black – 38% of which are in poverty (Trust for London)
Sport England highlights that gender inequality in sport and physical activity is more pronounced for Asian women and the sector has ‘failed to engaged women of different ethnic backgrounds’. ‘Dance Dosti’ will especially target girls and women, providing dance in different styles, languages, and both standing and seated dance options to cater for diverse needs.
How can I get involved?
On-demand online classes will be available from June this year. The community-based programmes will be piloted in five London boroughs from Autumn 2021: Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Newham, and Tower Hamlets.The project will monitor the impact of dance on a range of measures including mental and physical health, confidence, friendships, increasing independence and learning new skills.
Anyone interested in taking part in ‘Dance Dosti' should email: contact@stepchangestudios.com.
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