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The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: stART Up Community Arts Project – Dance to the Beat of Your Own Drum – Recruiting Special Schools and Community Groups Serving Differently-abled Individuals

01/12/2023-31/03/2024

DanceAbility is an empowering approach to dance that embraces individuals with and without disabilities and provides a platform for self-expression. Through inclusive and adaptive dance techniques, DanceAbility removes barriers, allowing differently-abled people to participate fully in the world of dance.

We are now seeking special schools and community groups that serve differently-abled individuals to join our free DanceAbility workshops. The workshops are led by certified DanceAbility Master Teacher Scarlette Cheng, in collaboration with a team of local dance artists.

Sign up now and discover the joy of dance without boundaries! Places offered on a first come, first served basis. Please click here to download the form and return to pa@hkyaf.org before the deadline. 


About the project

Art is a universal language that can bring together people of all ages, cultures and abilities. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: stART Up Community Arts Project – which runs from September 2023 to March 2024 – takes inclusion as its focus. Through accessible arts opportunities for people of all ages, cultures and abilities, the programme aims to promote understanding and equity among people of diverse backgrounds, and expand perceptions of what art can be.

 

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Recruiting special schools and community groups
Date: 01/12/2023-31/03/2024 (Fri-Sun)
Fee: Free admission, online registration required
Registration Deadline: 26/01/2024 (Fri)
Enquiries: 3616 0940 / pa@hkyaf.org
Suitable for: Members of special schools and community groups that serve individuals with physical disabilities
Note: Conducted in Cantonese

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