DANCE, HEALTH & COMMUNITY
Leeds and Childhood Obesity
Key Approaches
Summary of Key Features
- Meeting people where they are at; culturally, geographically & structurally
- Portfolio of interventions with multiple entry/exit points for long term, mass participation
- Asset Based Community Development – starting where people are at, and building on what they have.
- Empowering individuals, building confidence, self-esteem and social skills
- Goal setting and family involvement
- Contributing to national evidence base for dance
- Locally and nationally relevant
Benefits of Community Dance
Dance as a physical activity can:
- Improves your mood
- Reduces stress levels
- Improves your self esteem
- Relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety
DAZL Showcases
"Both my husband and I enjoyed the show you put on before Christmas and we were overwhelmed at how hard all the children, teachers and organisers worked. We wish your organisation the very best for the future" - Kind regards Victoria Westwood (Parent Gildersome Primary)
Change for Life and Healthy Living Galas
Healthy Living Galas are run in partnership with Leeds City Council – Public Health, Active Club Experience (ACE), Watch-It (Children’s weight management). They are a chance for families to access information and Change 4 Life resources as well as a way to find out about physical activity classes in the city. There are fun interactive activities and dance performances by DAZL groups and a healthy lunch for everyone, these events all have high numbers of families attending and engaging in health lifestyle activities.
Please see previous projects for examples of our work by clicking here