MOVING SPACES

Moving Spaces is our funded, specialist community programme made possible by the Greenwich Healthier Communities Fund. It has two strands: a scholarship programme bringing our weekly classes within reach of families on low income, and a creative programme for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) developed in partnership with Compass Dance, a Norfolk based community dance charity.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

We believe cost should never be the reason a child misses out on dance.

Up to 25 funded places are available across our weekly classes for children from families that receive Universal Credit and are based in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Scholarship places are subsidised to £2 per class - covering a block of 6 or 12 weeks from our programme of classes:

Groove & Grow,
Creative Dance & Ballet,
Children's Ballet,
Creative Contemporary.

How to apply

In order to express your interest and apply, please fill in and submit our application form below:

Scholarship: Application Form

SEND YOUTH DANCE PROGRAMME

A 10-week, free, creative programme for young people aged 13-17 with SEND, exploring movement, dance, and artistic expression in a supportive space.

Running from 7th May to 9th July on Thursdays, at 4:30pm - 6:30pm at Tramshed, Woolwich, the programme culminates in a showcase celebrating the work young people have created together. Refreshments will be provided during breaks.

This strand is developed and led in partnership with Gaelin Little, co-founder of Compass Dance. Gaelin is a somatic movement therapist, dance educator, and independent artist with over 15 years of experience working with young people across a wide range of artistic and community settings. She trained at Trinity Laban Conservatoire and brings a practice rooted in creativity, care, and genuine collaboration.

Find out more about Compass Danc e

FAQs - SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

Is it really £2 per class, and how do we book?

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Yes. Scholarship places are subsidised to £2 per class for eligible families. There are no hidden extra costs involved. Once your child has been signed up we’ll send an invoice for you to pay for a block of either 6 or 12 classes.

How do I know if we're eligible?

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It's open to any family based in the royal borough of Greenwich where the cost of classes is a barrier - you don't need to provide any documents to apply unless we ask.

Will my child be treated any differently to other children?

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Absolutely not. Scholarship children attend exactly the same classes as all other children. Financial arrangements are entirely private.

What if I'm not sure which class is right for my child?

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Do get in touch and we'll help you find the right fit based on your child's age and interests.

What happens after I submit the application form?

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We'll email you within 2 working days to confirm your place and share everything you need to get started.

What if we can't afford dance / ballet clothes or shoes?

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We have a small fund available to help with the cost of dancewear and shoes. Please mention this when you get in touch - we’d love to help where we can.

FAQs - SEND YOUTH DANCE PROGRAMME

Are the sessions free of charge?

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Yes. This Moving Spaces strand fully covers all costs involved, meaning that taking part is free.

2 Who is the programme for?

The programme is designed for young people aged 13–17 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities living in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

How do you make sure my child feels safe and included?

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The programme is specifically designed for young people with additional needs and disabilities. Gaelin Little and Svenja Buehl, who lead the sessions, have extensive experience working with young people with a wide range of needs, and bring a therapeutic as well as artistic approach to their practice. Sessions are small, structured but flexible, and paced in response to the group’s needs.

What kind of support is available during sessions?

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Sessions are specifically designed for young people with additional needs and they are facilitated by professionals specialised in this practice: Svenja Buehl and Gaelin Little. There is also an assistant supporting the workshops each week. Please get in touch to discuss any concerns you might have, we’re here to help.

Where does the programme take place?

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All sessions take place at:
Tramshed, 51-53 Woolwich New Road, London, SE18 6ES

Are there any access restrictions on site?

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The Tramshed building is fully accessible. Please reach out if you have any concerns, we’d love to help.