A fun and creative weekly class, Dance Ability is specifically designed for young dancers between learning ages 5 – 12 years with cognitive and/or physical disabilities, or who identify as neurodivergent.
Led by experienced inclusive dance artist, Vicki Busfield, Dance Ability uses props, music and movement to boost confidence, physicality and social interaction skills.
Class Details
Day: Saturdays
Times:
13:15 – 14:00h for 5-6 years
13:30 – 14:15h for 7-12 years
All participants dance together from 13:30-14:00 – please see below for more info on the class structure
Teacher: Vicki Busfield
Venue: Studio 6, Laban Building, Creekside, SE8 3DZ
Autumn Term: Sat 9 Sept – Sat 9 Dec 2023
Class Structure:
13:15 – 13:30h: INTERACTIVE PLAY
for 5-6 year olds
During the first 15 minutes of class, younger participants are invited to move and play with our exciting range of props, explore the space and interact with each other, Vicki and the assistants. This facilitated time will encourage participants’ creativity and confidence in the class as they navigate different sensory elements and activities.
13:30 – 14:00h: CREATIVE CLASS
for 5-12 year olds
All participants come together for their creative class and explore movement through exciting themes, as well as using props and music, developing physicality and encouraging social interaction.
14:00 – 14:15h: INDEPENDENT EXPLORATION
for 7-12 year olds
Older participants will develop the movement explored during the creative class, with opportunities to work independently or in partners. Guided by Vicki and the assistants, gently encouraging participants to be more independent and boost confidence.
Fees
Autumn Term
Full Term (Blocks 1&2): £104 / £45.50 conc.
Block 1: £56 / £24.50 conc.
Block 2: £48 / £21.00 conc.
1-Week Taster Class: £9 / £3.50 conc.
Spring Term
Full Term (Blocks 1&2): £80 / £35.00 conc.
Block 1: £48 / £21.00 conc.
Block 2: £32 / £14 conc.
1-Week Taster Class: £9 / £3.50 conc.
Summer Term
Full Term (Blocks 1&2): £80 / £35.00 conc.
Block 1: £40 / £17.50 conc.
Block 2: £40 / £17.50 conc.
1-Week Taster Class: £9 / £3.50 conc.
Booking Information
How to Book
- Online: BOOK NOW
- Phone: 020 8305 9398 / 9477
- In person: by cash or card, a member of the Children’s Programme Team will be available to take payments at the studio door 15mins before class starts
Concessionary Rates
Concessionary rates are available for families in receipt of Universal Credit and/or Free School Meals. Limited availability.
For more information and to email proof of eligibility (this could be a letter or a Certificate of Eligibility for Free School Meals) contact us at shortcourses@trinitylaban.ac.uk.
More Information
- Classes are payable in half-term or full-term blocks
- New participants can book a 1-week taster class
- Paid bookings are non-refundable, for more information please see our Terms & Conditions
Term Dates
Autumn Term
Block 1: Sat 9 Sept – Sat 21 Oct 2023
Block 2: Sat 4 Nov – Sat 9 Dec 2023
No classes Sat 28 Oct
Spring Term
Block 1: Sat 6 Jan – Sat 10 Feb 2024
Block 2: Sat 24 Feb – Sat 16 Mar 2024
No classes Sat 17 Feb
Summer Term
Block 1: Sat 20 Apr – Sat 18 May 2024
Block 2: Sat 1 Jun – Sat 29 Jun 2024
No classes Sat 25 May
Access and Support Needs
Please disclose information about access and support needs when you pay for classes.
We will then contact you for further information, and implement reasonable adjustments as required. This might include Assistant Support, use of communication tools, reducing the potential for sensory overload etc.
Our building is wheelchair accessible.
Contact Us
Email: shortcourses@trinitylaban.ac.uk
Phone: 020 8305 9398 / 9477
The Children’s Programme Team are working intermittently during the Summer holidays and may take slightly longer to respond during this period.

U.Dance 2023
Trinity Laban is proud to be hosting U.Dance 2023: London Regional Platform on Sunday 26 February at the Bonnie Bird Theatre. U.Dance is a performance platform for youth dance groups based in London to showcase their work on stage or on screen.
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