DanceSyndrome is looking for Freelance Dance Artists who have a passion for working in inclusive dance, specifically with people with learning disabilities.
As demand increases for our co-produced activities, we are expanding our freelance team and recruiting for three distinct roles:
– Online Admin Support
A regular weekly role supporting our online Dance Sessions in an Admin capacity for our Monday Night Everybody Dance session (5:45pm – 7:15pm). There is also potential to provide ad hoc cover for other online activities. Early evening availability is essential for this role.
– Community Workshops and Events Dance Artists
Freelancers to co-deliver ad hoc community workshops and event activities alongside our Dance Leaders with learning disabilities. This role requires flexible weekday and weekend availability to cover sessions and events across the community.
– Children & Young People (CYP) Community Dance Artists
A distinct role focused on delivering dance activity in community settings specifically with children and young people. This role will involve working with families, schools and community partners and requires suitable availability to meet the needs of CYP programmes.
Full training will be provided in the DanceSyndrome methodology, including how our Dance Artists work inclusively in co-production with Dance Leaders with learning disabilities.
For full details of the role and requirements, please see the relevant Job Description and Person Specification on the links below:
Freelance Dance Artists (working with adults)
Freelance Dance Artists (Children and Young People)
About DanceSyndrome:
DanceSyndrome transforms lives, creating change and opportunities for people with and without learning disabilities, their families and wider community using inclusive dance as a vehicle in a unique, ground-breaking way which doesn’t exist elsewhere.
Established in 2009 as a limited company, DanceSyndrome became a charity in 2013. Under the current Managing Director, the charity has experienced an exponential increase in demand both regionally and nationally, and has been added to Arts Council England’s 2023-26 National Portfolio. Using dance as a vehicle for positive change, our vision is to empower learning-disabled individuals through inclusive dance.
All activity is co-delivered by a Dance Leader with learning disabilities supported by a professionally trained Dance Artist. Using a co-production model, DanceSyndrome delivers weekly community workshops and training for our company of dancers. On demand, we regularly engage in performances, training, university seminars, conferences and are currently piloting a social replication model to expand our footprint.
This is a really exciting time for our charity. We are working towards our strategy: Vision 2030 with three key strands:
You can download the full application pack, including the Job Description, here.
Equal Opportunities:
The DanceSyndrome family is filled with passionate and motivated people who are committed to creating a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential.
Inclusion, diversity and equity are at the heart of our organisation. We are keen to hear from applicants of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. You do not need specific experience of working previously with people with learning disabilities, we are looking for people who believe in what we do and want to support DanceSyndrome to grow its impact and to help create a fairer, more inclusive and equitable society for everyone.
To Express An Interest In Applying:
To apply for the role, please send a CV and covering letter to Julie Nicholson, Managing Director, on julie@dancesyndrome.co.uk with “Job Application” as the email subject. If you would like an informal chat about the role, please email Julie to arrange this.
We are very happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please let Julie know as part of your application.
There will be a two-stage formal application process.
We will be interviewing as and when suitable candidates apply.
Please apply before 12pm on Thursday 29th January 2026.
