2008 Don't DIS my ABILITY grants announced
Accessible Arts Small Grants in partnership with the Department of Ageing, Disability & Homecare were recently made available to organisations and arts workers, to assist with the Don't DIS my ABILITY campaign arts events, for International Day of People with a Disability.This year 22 successful grant applicants received amounts of up to $500 across three categories. One successful applicant, under the independent arts workers category, is professional dance teacher Dean Watson. Dean is the founder of Flamenco @, an independent dance program for people with a disability. As part of the 2008 program, Flamenco @ is offering an introduction to flamenco dance and music at the Seymour Centre. Facilitated by a professional dance teacher, participants will learn the exhilarating flamenco rhythm and clapping. "The goal is for participants to develop appreciation for music and dance, to improve their own movement and concentration skills in a creative environment", says Dean. Flamenco @ aims to increase self-confidence and skills for people with an intellectual disability through the use of creative dance and music, whilst providing a professional arts experience. Flamenco @ the Seymour Centre takes place on Saturday 6 December 10-11:30am.
Flamenco @ the Seymour Centre - Bookings & enquiries contact Brooke Jones ph: 02 9683 1900 email: dean.watson@aco.com.au.
