The inspiring work of DanceSyndrome was recognised at a national level this week when our Dance Leader team was announced as winner of The People’s Award at the National Learning Disabilities & Autism Awards.
The awards, which took place on Friday 28th June at the ICC, Birmingham, celebrate excellence in the support for people with learning disabilities and aim to pay tribute to individuals and organisations who excel in providing quality provision. The awards event was particularly special for the DanceSyndrome team as they also opened the ceremony with a contemporary dance performance, which was attended by over 750 people.
Moving performance kicking off the @LDAwards2019 – @DanceSyndrome killing it! pic.twitter.com/nJzhiyo0iG
— Martin J McGuigan (@MJMac88) June 28, 2019
The People’s Award celebrates the work of a team who offer exceptional encouragement, personal development and inclusive opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities and or autism. DanceSyndrome actively promotes the importance of improving inclusion in dance and all aspects of life. The charity aims to challenge perceptions of disability by empowering dancers to become more visible and active citizens.
They won!!! Fantastic well done for winning the People’s award @DanceSyndrome – you guys are fabulous! Congratulations #LDAwards2019 pic.twitter.com/tspyi07vmI
— Sue Bridges (@SueBprof1) June 28, 2019
The judges described DanceSyndrome as “An outstanding group of individuals that bring people from all diversities together. DanceSyndrome gives people the opportunity to grow and develop relationships, as well as to be a part of something meaningful. An inclusive group that welcomes all, transforming the lives of all who join, and empowering some individuals to become dance leaders.”
DanceSyndrome Managing Director Dawn Vickers said “We are so proud of our Dance Leaders! They are such a hard working, dedicated group of people who have a real passion for dance. The fact that many of them have overcome difficulties to achieve their ambitions of becoming Dance Leaders is truly inspiring and we hope that people will see them dancing and be inspired to follow their own dreams, whether that is in dance or other areas.”
Lisa Carr, Editor of Care Talk magazine who host the event, said: “The awards acknowledge and champion the amazing work done each day in the care sector to support people living with learning disabilities and autism. The people nominated for these awards represent the social care sector at its very best, and they enable people to live rich and fulfilling lives. We are thrilled to be able to recognise the unsung heroes in our communities.”
This award is one of several recent accolades that have recognised the importance of the work done by DanceSyndrome and our team members. You can find out more on the Accolades page of this site. If you would like to support the work of our charity, you can donate directly using the form below, of find out more on the Fundraising page of our site.
