Join Candoco Dance Company for Inclusive Teacher Training: Foundations – a practical one-day course for dance artists, teachers and facilitators. Ideal for anyone who wants greater confidence and more tools for making dance sessions that work for disabled and non-disabled participants alike.

You’ll take part in a class, then unpack why it was built that way. You’ll try out planning tools you can use straight away. And you’ll leave with a session or task idea ready to use in your own teaching.

Candoco has been developing this approach for over 30 years, working with disabled and non-disabled artists across professional, community and education settings worldwide. This course is a practical way into that experience.

“I’m leaving with practical tools I can apply immediately – thinking about barriers, using more inclusive language, and planning more creatively.”

Teacher Training Participant

What you’ll do on the day

• Take part in a live inclusive dance class, then reflect on how and why it was structured that way.
• Learn simple ways to identify and remove barriers in a dance space.
• Practise using language, invitation and choice to bring more people into a task.
• Try building tasks with more than one way in – so different people can join in their own way.
• Learn how to plan a session with a clear structure, while staying open to change it on the day.
• Practice adapting a creative task in response to the people in the room and the possibilities they bring.
• Build or rework a session plan you can use in your own teaching.

What you’ll take away

• A set of practical tools for planning and running inclusive dance sessions.
• Ways to design tasks that are accessible and invite different creative choices and contributions.
• Sharper instincts for noticing how different people are engaging – and adjusting as you go.
• More confidence in making teaching decisions in the moment.
• A session or task idea, ready to develop for your own context.
• Reading, planning templates and video resources to keep learning after the day.

Who it’s for

This course is for dance teachers, dance artists, movement practitioners and facilitators – working now or preparing to work in schools, universities, community groups or professional dance settings.
You don’t need any experience of inclusive dance to come along. It’s especially suitable if you’re just starting to build inclusive teaching into your practice, or want a solid foundation before moving on to our Advanced course (Spring 2027).

Age guidance: 18+

Taking part and access

The day includes movement, discussion, and small-group and individual work. There’s more than one way to take part in every activity, so you can join in however works best for you.

The studio is fully step-free accessible. Full venue access information

Want to talk through your access needs before booking? Email learning@candoco.co.uk or call 020 7704 6845. We’ll do what we can to support you. Please note we can’t provide one-to-one personal support during the day itself.

How to book

Book your place here or use the button on the right hand side of this page.

We’ll send the full schedule and practical details closer to the date.

Questions about booking or access? Email learning@candoco.co.uk or call 020 7704 6845.

BURSARIES:

Candoco is offering the opportunity for 2 facilitators to join the 1-day training at a subsidised rate of £100. This reduced rate is intended for participants who are committed to joining the training but require financial assistance to do so. This opportunity is open to individuals who meet any of the following criteria: lack of disposable income, receive universal credit, face debt that compromises basic needs, experience chronic illness or disability affecting income generation, incur immigration-related expenses, or are elders with limited financial support. If the facilitators meet at least one of the criteria, they should apply using our form and will be selected through a lottery-based selection process.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out our Expression of Interest Form

For 28 November 2026
Please note bursary applications will close on Monday 12 October 2026, at 11 am (GMT).

For 20 February 2027
Please note bursary applications will close on Monday 14 December 2027, at 11 am (GMT).

Cancellations and refunds

We’re a small team, so we can’t offer refunds or transfers if you cancel or don’t attend. If Candoco cancels the training, or makes a significant change to it, we’ll offer you a refund or transfer.