As part of our "Social Value of Sport" month, we had a chat with Ansell Chezan, Director at UKA Dance, to ask him about the social value of dance and the benefits it bestows upon participants.
You can read Robert Gill's introductory blog to our "Social Value of Sport" month here.
1. What role can dance play in helping disabled people feel empowered, self-confident and increase their social network?
2. How does disability dancing increase inclusivity?
3. Does dance have a role to play in helping youngsters from disadvantaged communities?
4. What role can dance play in helping older people improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing?
5. What physical aspects of dance can improve people's health?
You can watch the full video here.
As we mark National Inclusion Week, we spotlight our member Women in Sport, a charity that for over 40 years has been dedicated to understanding and breaking down the barriers that hold girls and women back from the opportunities and lifelong benefits of sport and activity.
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Nominations for the Alliance’s annual Spirit of Sport and Recreation Award are open ahead of the organisation’s 90th anniversary celebration event, which has been confirmed for St James’s Palace in November.
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Sport and activity should be for everyone, everywhere. This National Inclusion Week, we celebrate progress while calling for change to break down the barriers disabled people continue to face.
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Joining the Sport and Recreation Alliance is pretty simple, but worthwhile!
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