A creative movement group for young people aged 13-25 to explore movement, creativity and wellbeing in a safe and supportive space.

Describe the group in a single sentence

Creative movement to express release and feel good!

Who is the group for?   

All young people aged 13-25.

All abilities and experience levels are welcome - no previous dance or movement experience is needed.

When does it take place?

Returning in October. Possible every Monday evening, 4:30pm -6:30pm. Exact date TBC.

📍 Waterside & Creative Industries Trafford
1 Waterside Plaza, Sale, Trafford, M33 7ZF

How many people are in the group?

Up to 12 (although there are usually around ~7 people attending)

What to expect if I join the group?

Movement Group is an opportunity to connect with your body, express how you feel and what you think, and explore the connection between movement, creativity and wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment.

There is no judgement and no right or wrong way to take part. It’s a space where you can be yourself, express yourself, meet like-minded people and make friends.

You can take part at your own pace and you won't be pressured to do anything you're uncomfortable with.

The sessions are supported by two 42nd Street mental health practitioners and aim to support confidence, anxiety, mood and connection through movement and creativity.

Snacks are provided.

What happens in the group?

We do a whole host of things sometimes we learn moves and routines, other times we develop our creative skills by devising our own moves, dances and ideas.

We also play physical games and movement-based games to have fun, get to know each other and build connections within the group.

Alongside art, movement and creativity, we always have a laugh, as well as the occasional deeper conversation and debate.

You don't need any previous experience to join. Just come as you are and be open to exploring something new.

Do I need to be good at dancing?

Not at all!

You don't need any dance or movement experience to join. All abilities are welcome, and activities can be adapted to support different access needs.

There is no pressure to perform, get the moves "right" or take part in everything. You can explore movement in ways that feel comfortable for you.

If you have any accessibility needs or there's anything that would help you take part, please let us know when you sign up.

Contact: Georgia.Sweeney@42ndStreet.org.uk

I've not tried something like this before and I feel unsure about joining?

That's completely okay and normal, you don't have to arrive knowing exactly if it's for you...

Before joining the group, we'll invite you to a Meet & Greet, either online or in person. This is an opportunity to meet the team, ask questions and find out more about the group before you come along.

We'll also talk through the group agreement, accessibility needs, directions to the venue and any support we can offer to help you feel comfortable joining.

You can also come along and try out a session and see for yourself.

What do previous group members say about the group?

“It is a caring group.”

“The people are so supportive and lovely.”

“I tried and did things I didn’t know I could do.”

How do I join the group?

• Click the ‘Sign Up’ on this page to let us know you're interested.
• Or speak if you already have support with 42nd Street, speak to your current worker about opportunities and any accessibility needs.
• The group is due to start back up in October and once you've signed up, we'll invite you to a Meet & Greet online or in person before you join. You can use this opportunity to ask questions and talk to us about any accessibility or support needs.
  
  

What are the routes on from the group?

There may be opportunities to take part in further dance opportunities with Company Chameleon if this is something you wish.