Bloomin’ Arts – Theatre, Dance and Visual Arts.

Suzanne and I had been overwhelmed by the puppet show that Bloomin’ Arts put on last year at the Daisyfest event at G-Live; and we were therefore delighted to be invited to one of their dance sessions at their home in Lingfield.

Bloomin’ Arts offers creative arts courses to learning disabled, physically disabled and neurodiverse adults. They offer a variety of courses in a fun, friendly and relaxed place where people can explore and develop their skills and love of the theatre, dance and visual arts. We sat in on a wonderful session where the participants were being encouraged to create their own choreographed dance to popular musical numbers. Everyone was so full engaged in the session led by Clare and Charlotte, while Suzanne, Imogen (one of my police cadets), and Hayley Bull (CEO of Bloomin’ Arts) clapped along.

It was clear to see the joy and release that music and dance brings to people who have challenges in their day to day lives and a was a real privilege to be there to join in.