Dance for young people in Hythe, Kent

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Funded on
15 Jun 2021

Connecting young people after lockdown with professional dance artists for creative, fun, dance opportunities in Hythe, Kent

£3,291 Raised of £2,380

22 Backers

138%

Our Delivery Report

Funded on 15 June 2021 | Delivered on 27 February 2022

£3,291

RAISED

22

BACKERS

32

DAYS TO FUND

BIGGEST PLEDGE

£1,400

From Lila Dance

£20

MOST POPULAR PLEDGE AMOUNT

27/02/22 - 27/02/22

An Evening of Dance

Peter Catmull Theatre, Kent

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Kent County Council donated £950

Jess Spearpoint donated £100

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Jill Page donated £30

Katherine Chan

Katherine Chan donated £20

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More about our impact

The environment

not applicable to the project

The local economy

This project ensured that three professional independent self employed dance artists receive much needed income as the dance sector has been decimated by the pandemic.

Volunteering, jobs & education

This project has enabled young people to build confidence, improve communication skills, use their imagination, make new friends and develop creative thinking along with physical and mental health improvement.Young people were able to volunteer in leadership roles to learn new skills.

Arts, culture & heritage

The project gave a huge boost to children being able to access dance in their local area and finally perform in front of an audience. It also reached a large audience of 125 people. Audience quote: "We need good news these days and the show was such a tonic. The four guests we took with us went away uplifted and delighted. We did too! Please pass on huge congratulations to all involved. To say that you all are incredibly impressive is an understatement! With warm wishes" Penny Graham (Councillor, Hythe Town Council)

Activity, health and leisure

The sessions have enabled the young people to improve fitness, flexibility, wellness and improved coordination. They have also made new friends and their mental health has improved.

http://www.instepdance.co.uk

Instep has played a major role in the development of community dance work in the Hythe area for over 40 years. Instep dance company started in 1980, when Jackie Mortimer (founder and Artistic director) saw a demand for an after school dance class for students at Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (then St Leonard's Secondary School for girls) in Hythe, Kent where she was teaching Dance and PE. The classes started with 14 students, some of whom now work at Instep!

We aim to provide an equal opportunity for all to discover, demonstrate and develop their abilities in the field of dance.

Through our activities we aim to offer the community the opportunity to partake in classes that offer disciplined, worthwhile and creative experience. We strive for excellence through our classes, which are taught in a positive working environment.

The focus is always to encourage and celebrate. We have many opportunities to do this through dance – but we also aim for a wider understanding of achievement as we hope to develop both personal and social skills in our young people.

"Instep is so much more than just dancing, you encourage those young people to work hard, show commitment, be accountable, support each other and not give up"- Parent & Audience Member

Through classes, workshops and courses we aim to educate all in the philosophy of dance as art, with equal emphasis on the creative process and the product.

Instep was formed to give children leaving the school the opportunity to continue their interest in dance beyond school, and has grown considerably, in response to demand from the local community.

Instep dance Company is Dance Company in residence at Brockhill Park Performing Arts College following work to establish a partnership agreement between the two parties.

In 40 years Instep has formed a reputation of being one of the best youth dance companies in the Country having enjoyed considerable success with over 60 students going on to study dance at Universities and conservatories and many going on to establish careers in dance ranging from teaching to performance.

Six dance departments in our regional schools are or have either being led by or include ex Insteppers , (Folkestone School for Girls, Homewood, Brockhill, Highworth Grammar and Mascalls School)

Past members are also currently dancing with the Ballet Boyz , Verve Dance Company, Lila Dance, Morvell Dance and National Youth Dance Company, SAY, Ascension Dance

Project Owner: InStep The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.

Contractor : Lila Dance The team responsible for building or installing the project.