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Special needs and disability: music, movement and drama
Creative Movement
Methodist Church, Pitshanger Lane, Ealing W5
Lynne Humpeson Tel. (020) 8569 9816 Margaret Ingrassia (020) 8740 0727
A group that welcomes children with disabilities or additional needs and their siblings and friends. Classes are run on Fridays during term time. 5pm- 6pm. Can drop in. Children £3.50 per class, carers free. Parents can have a coffee whilst their children enjoy the class.
Impact Theatre and Arts centre
Stirling Road Centre, Stirling Road, Acton W3 8DJ
Tel. Damian (020) 8896 3682 - www.ionda.co.uk
The IMPACT Theatre Company offers performing and creative arts opportunities to children and adults with learning disabilities. This summer they will be running activities for children and young people with learning disabilities aged 5 –19 years. They will be offering sessions in movement, music poetry, singing, song writing, dance and pottery on Saturdays during July and August. Half day and full day sessions available. Ring for more information.
Ealing Music Therapy Project
149a Argyle Road, Ealing W13 0DB
Tel. (020) 8248 2258
Music therapy for children with learning disabilities and additional needs. They also run three Saturday group music sessions during term times for pre-school and primary school children. Ring for application.
Drumming
Acton Park Childrens Centre, East Acton Lane, W3
Tel. Kwabena Amen 07980 379 472
Email: conchshellsea@hotmail.com
Drumming on percussion instruments to make ‘in the moment’ music that provides fun and laughter for all ages. Drumming is especially good for children with motor skills challenges.
Fridays 4 – 5pm and Saturdays 10.30am – 1pm
SNIPS Music and Movement
The Crypt, St. John’s Church, Mattock Lane W13
Tel. (020) 8840 0651
Open Tuesday and Thursday term times 10am – 1pm. Entrance to Snips is only £1.50 (75p after 12pm).
Snips includes a Children's Second Hand Shop selling clothes, toys, books and videos; a 'Buy and Sell' board for larger items; a Hairdresser, (make an appointment on the day); a Café, Art and Crafts activities, Ride-on-toys and play activities for ages 0-5. Lively ‘Music and Movement’ sessions are held each Tuesday (10am, 10.45am and 11.25am), and Thursday (10am and 10.45am) during term-time. All ages are welcome; pay by the session.
PACE - Physical Activities Club in Ealing
Havelock Community Centre, Trubshaw Road, Southall, UB2
Tel. Krishna Birdy 079307 48280 - www.pacezone.org.uk
PACE is a voluntary organisation promoting the inclusion of young disabled people, their friends and siblings between the ages of 13 and 25 years old in sports and leisure activities. .
PACE also runs inclusive dance and art workshops. The club meets every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 2pm to 4:30pm
More information
Inclusive Performing Arts Network for Young People (INTERACT)
St John's Centre, St John's Road, Isleworth, TW7, Thursday evenings from 4pm to 6.30pm
and United Reformed Church Hall, Hampton Hill High St, TW12, Friday evenings from 4pm to 6.30pm,
Tel. 01932 256 223 Mike McNulty www.interactnetwork.org.uk
Interact works with young people aged 10-16 (or 18 for young people with additional needs) in creative drama sessions using dialogue and stagecraft as well as music and movement. The group consists of up to 30 young people, 3 teachers, 2 helpers and a qualified nurse. Each year the group performs in a show created to use some of the skills gained through the experience. The sessions are free.
Isleworth School of Dance
80 St John’s Road, Isleworth TW7 6RU
Tel. 01932 769 558
Isleworth School of Dance operate a dance class for children/young people aged between 6-16 years with additional needs/disability every Saturday from 10am-11am. Cost is £3 per session, which is paid per term.
Wheelchair Dance Sport
Strathcona Social Education Centre, 5 Strathcona Road, Wembley, HA9 8QR
To book a place call Stuart Barrett from Everybody Dance on 0779 551 7876 or e-mail stuart@everybodydance.org.uk
Everybody Dance, with support from Brent Sports Service, has started a wheelchair dance sport club in Brent. Learn Ballroom and Latin Dance steps for wheelchair users and friends. The dance can be done with two wheelchair users or a wheelchair user and a standing partner. Tuesdays, 4 - 5.30pm. All ages welcome
The Key Club
Paddington Arts, 32 Woodfield Road, London, W9 2BE.
Tel: Charlotte (020) 8964 5060 - www.turtlekeyarts.org.uk
Performing Arts sessions (drama). For young people aged 16+ who have Aspergers Syndrome or autism.
Meet once a month on a Saturday morning from September to June. 10am – 1pm. 2hour workshop followed by break and a discussion. £10 to become a member for a year. After this all the sessions are free.
Waterman’s Art Centre
40 High Street, Brentford W8
Tel. (020) 8232 1010 - www.watermans.org.uk
Waterman’s is a multipurpose arts centre situated in the heart of Brentford. It offers an extensive programme of Asian Arts, Children’s Events, and Cinema. It also has a bar and a restaurant that specialises in Nepalese cuisine.
Waterman’s runs a lively programme of events for children including Sunday afternoon theatre, music and drama workshops, and a half term special and annual Xmas show. There are exclusive cinema screenings for Parents and their Babies up to one year old and Saturday morning Family Cinema. The Saturday morning Drama Zone is for 5-14 year olds and uses improvisation, mime, storytelling, voice and physical exercises.
Open Monday-Friday 12pm-11pm, Saturday 10am-11pm, Sunday 12pm-11pm
Pandemonium
Waterman’s Art Centre
40 High Street, Brentford TW8
Tel. (020) 8232 1010
Fun with music for children under 5, every Wednesday morning (10.15am for under 2’s, 11.15am for 2-4 year olds). These lively sessions aim to introduce children to music, and help them build up a repertoire of songs to enjoy at home. Pay by the session. Concessions are available for unwaged parents.
ARTS AND THEATRE
Oily Cart www.oilycart.org.uk
Theatre Company that devise shows specifically for children with disabilities. They tour to a variety of London venues.
Lyric Theatre and Arts Centre, Hammersmith, W6 www.lyric.co.uk
Arts Centre based in Hammersmith that has a very exciting programme of events including a strong children’s programme.
PM Gallery
Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, London W5 5EQ
Tel. (020) 8567 1227 - www.ealing.gov.uk/pmgalleryandhouse
Ealing’s local gallery hosts a variety of exhibitions throughout the year. Admission is free. Opening hours: Tues-Fri 1-5pm and Sat 11am-5pm. Check Sunday opening times.
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