Get into Performing Arts is a new one day per week course for people from Calderdale with learning disabilities and/or autism over the age of 18. Below are links to documents with more info – note, although some are dated 2022, the same offer is currently available for 2023 – so please do go ahead and apply!
Open Day Mar 2023
Mind the Gap Calderdale offer
Mind the Gap Calderdale offer
One Day Courses One Pager
Led by Mind the Gap Academy and based at Square Chapel Arts Centre, this year-long course will provide an introduction to theatre, dance and music.
About Mind the Gap
Mind the Gap is England’s leading learning disability performance and live arts company. As well as creating bold, cutting edge, world class shows and events, the company trains people with learning disabilities and/or autism through its Academy. This provides a range of different courses that develop the talents and skills of students with a passion for performance.
Mind the Gap Academy has been training people with learning disabilities and/or autism in performing arts for over 20 years. All training is person-centred and offers various ways to learn with individual’s needs taken into consideration. We don’t lecture, we create and learn together!
How to Apply
To apply for Get into Performing Arts, contact Maria
Thelwell on 01274 487390 or email
maria@mind-the-gap.org.uk
Taster sessions are available to find out if the course is right for you!
Entry Requirements
To apply for a place on the new Get into Performing Arts Course, you must:
• have a learning disability and/or autism
• be over the age of 18 on 1 September 2022
• live in Calderdale
• have an interest in performing arts
No previous experience is necessary!
Mind the Gap
Silk Warehouse, Patent Street, Bradford, BD9 4SA
01274 487390 | academy@mind-the-gap.org.uk
mind-the-gap.org.uk/academy
@mtgstudios
Mind the Gap is a registered charity, no. 328476
“Her confidence levels have improved so much in
such a short time … she’s happy, doesn’t want to
miss a day and we’re never allowed to be late!”
Parent of Academy student
Course Location
The course will take place at:
Square Chapel Arts Centre,
10 Square Road,
Halifax,
HX1 1QG
How to Apply
To apply for Get into Performing Arts, contact Maria
Thelwell on 01274 487390 or email
maria@mind-the-gap.org.uk
