PROJECT: EDUCATE & ADVOCATE

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About Project: Educate & Advocate

Stars Within Inclusive Dance aims to create a safe space for all, including people with disabilities, to feel respected and represented. Through Project Educate & Advocate, we hope to educate and spread social awareness of the uniqueness we have in our community.

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Know the facts.

No matter the disability, everyone has the right to be an active member of their community, have a voice and freedom. People with disabilities are often socially isolated and have fewer opportunities to community participation. Negative attitudes, physical barriers and difficulties accessing necessary supports still limit the opportunities of people with disabilities to find work, study, socialise and be included in community life.

Disability awareness is greater than just acknowledgement. It is the practise of knowing, accepting and recognising the experiences, stigma, stereotypes and challenges individual’s with disabilities face on a day to day basis. At Stars Within Inclusive Dance we aim to educate society about uniqueness and how we as dancers can help bring together a community of amazing beings.

Social change through creativity

Sure, we may not be able to change the world but hey, anything is better than nothing. Teachers, even dance teachers, are agents of social change. Our plan is to use our platform and engage with key bodies to educate not only ourselves but the greater community and develop strategies for how we as dancers and teachers can assist and use dance as a form of therapy for people with diverse needs.

We aim to increase collaboration between our students and local artists, learn how movement and dance can bring a community together all while removing the stigma and stereotypes around people with disabilities and highlighting their talents. Let’s show everyone what you can do.

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