Case Study: "It’s never just about the dance" Sadie's journey as a trauma-informed dance teacher Like many dance teachers, Sadie originally thought her role was about helping young people learn choreography, improve technique and build confidence through performance. Today, she sees things differently. After working with care-experienced young people through Care to Dance, she believes some of the most important moments in a dance class happen long before the music starts. "When I come into...

Belonging is not something you can rush. For care-experienced children, it is often something that has been disrupted again and again. At Care to Dance, our work is rooted in creating spaces where young people feel safe enough to stay, to try, to step back, and to return, without fear of being excluded or left behind. This reflection from a foster carer, whose child has been part of our community, offers insight into what long-term, trauma-informed dance can make possible. "Our foster child...

What comes to mind when you think of a youth hostel? Probably not very clean, very basic but okay for a night if you’re trying to save...