Ascendance is a Yorkshire-based charity dedicated to the Dance for Health sector. We deliver weekly classes, workshops, outreach projects, and performance opportunities for older people and those with Parkinson's and other neurological conditions. 🌟Our performance company, "Fuse Dance Collective," is a unique community of mature professional and non-professional dancers, including those with Parkinson's. Together, they create inspiring dance pieces for both performance and film. This collective supports physical, mental, and social well-being, enabling individuals to express themselves through movement and helping to delay the symptoms of the condition.
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0Ascendance is a vibrant and creative charity dedicated to promoting health and well-being through dance. We offer a range of dance classes for people with neurodisabilities and performance opportunities through our inclusive community company, Fuse Dance Collective. This unique group comprises mature professional and non-professional dancers, including those with Parkinson's, who collaborate to create inspiring dance pieces for performance and film.
Our approach is versatile and inclusive. Whether in a community theatre, a site-specific space, a care setting, or online via Zoom, Ascendance provides a welcoming and friendly community where individuals can experience a true sense of belonging and joy.
We have proudly established ourselves as a regional flagship for Dance with Parkinson’s, working hard to deliver a caring and crucial service to our community. Our mission is to provide exercise, creative, and performance opportunities for individuals with Parkinson’s living in Leeds, Bradford, and the surrounding areas. By focusing on improving physical and mental well-being, coordination, balance, and social cohesion, we ensure that these individuals, regardless of their geographical or social circumstances, have access to quality arts and cultural activities.
Looking to the future, Ascendance aspires to take our work further afield to places such as London, expanding our impact and bringing our unique approach to new communities.
Ascendance strives to make a lasting impact by fostering an inclusive environment that champions the physical and emotional resilience of our participants. We are committed to enhancing the lives of those we serve, making dance accessible and meaningful for everyone.
