About Magpie Magpie Dance is an inclusive contemporary dance company and has carved out a national reputation for its exciting and inspiring approach to inclusive and creative dance. Based in Bromley, at The Churchill Theatre, we are accessible to all surrounding boroughs and can deliver workshops to any region in the UK.
Founded in 1986 by Artistic Director Avril Hitman, Magpie continues to grow and is at the forefront of dance for people with learning disabilities. Our ethos is informed by an emphasis on ability rather than disability.
‘The high regard in which Magpie Dance is seen as a major contributor in the field of inclusive dance for young people with disabilities' Wates Foundation, Magpie Funder, Youth Group
Performances have taken place far and wide, from Sadler’s Wells and Laban to local churches, the streets of Brighton to Trafalgar Square, The Royal Albert Hall, Hextable Dance, and The Churchill Theatre, Bromley. We have also developed an innovative programme of community, training and education work plus a ground-breaking mentoring programme, benefiting people of all ages with learning disabilities. To view our Annual Review (April 09 to March 10) please follow this link. Find out the latest Term Dates for the Youth Group and Adult Community Classes. | Spaces left in our Adult Community Classes for this coming Autumn term!!There are still spaces left in our Wednesday Orpington and Friday Beckenham Community Classes starting the w/c 13th Sept. To book a space please contact the Magpie office on 020 8290 6633. Big Swim 4 Magpie - donate now!From January to December 2010 intrepid trustee Russell Cartwright is swimming our shores each month for Magpie. Sponsor Russell today (through the Justgiving secure website). Also follow his online blog to see where he is each month! Recycle your ink cartridges & mobile phones for MagpieWe have teamed up with the Each One Counts scheme to help you recycle used inkjet cartridges and mobile phones AND raise money for us. To order some freepost recycling bags please go to Each One Counts for Magpie. Please register your bags to make sure we receive the donation. |