Our Approach

Our method draws on skills from Dance Movement Psychotherapy, Special Educational Techniques and dance. Our method is integrated, child-centred and is delivered in a safe, nurturing relationship. Relationship is key to our approach and we use non-verbal strategies to create relationships which enhance learning, develop creativity and offer a sense of wellbeing for all involved. icandance staff are skilled Dance Movement Psychotherapists, Dance/Performing artists and Special educational needs and disability (SEND) specialists. Our approach is unique and sensitively targeted to meet the needs of the individual as well as the group.

icandance classes are inclusive, child-centred and focus on creating a supportive community for the children as well as the families. icandance provides each child with a specialist support worker who caters to their needs and guarantees that no child is ‘left behind’ and that all are included, working at their pace. This allows them to grow in confidence within a supportive, nurturing environment. Our approach aims to model and encourage social interaction offering opportunities for the children to meet peers within a fun, non-threatening environment. This supports the families in feeling part of an inclusive community. Working towards the Annual Performance encourages and extends each child to reach a goal and be part of a positive group experience. Staff work both on developing each dancer’s movement skills and their emotional readiness for the Annual Performance. For many of our dancers this is their greatest challenge. Being part of the Annual Performance is a huge achievement for each dancer as they are applauded and celebrated. icandance sessions offer families respite whilst their child is engaged in a fun, creative activity. Most of our dancers would not be able to engage in dance anywhere other than at icandance.

OUR FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL

Originally from South Africa, Juliet’s love for dance and movement began in her initial training as a Ballet and Flamenco dancer which led to her qualification as a Cecchetti ballet teacher. Whilst continuing to pursue dance, Juliet followed her other passion –teaching. She trained and taught in South Africa both in Primary and Secondary schools before moving to London in 1999. When in 

London Juliet worked in mainstream and specialist schools in management positions.

Whilst teaching in various educational settings in London, Juliet also continued her love for dance by teaching ballet in the evenings and weekends. A desire to create a bridge between her skills in education and dance, Juliet decided to retrain as a Dance Movement Psychotherapist. Having worked in various mental health and educational settings with groups, individuals and families for over 15 years Juliet’s particular area of interest and expertise is working with families, children and professionals in living with disabilities.

Believing in the power of dance and its ability to promote wellbeing and support community development Juliet founded icandance.

Juliet continues to supervise, lecture and offer trainings combining her various areas of expertise and experience.

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