A Creative Approach to Health

FRONTLINEdanceis an artist-led company based in Stoke-on-Trent, placing disabled people and those with long-term health conditions at the core of our organisation as leaders, dancers, artists, and audiences.As makers we explore how we can create exciting, relevant and thought-provoking contemporary dance with d/DEAF, visually impaired, disabled, hospital patients, and neurodivergent audiences. We co-create across ages, backgrounds, and experiences, naturally integrating people together, reducing isolation, improving physical, mental and social health and well-being.We continue to support emerging disabled artists and we offer consultation and support around inclusion, access and programming disabled artists both locally and nationally. Our tried and tested methodology means we specialise in delivering accessible and fully inclusive dance sessions.FRONTLINEdance was co-founded by Rachael Lines and Michael King in 2000, and officially became a not-for-profit company Ltd by guarantee (no shareholders) in 2001. FRONTLINEdance is proud to be an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (2023-2026), which means funding thanks to taxpayers plays a huge part in supporting our work.CONTACT US: hello@frontlinedance.co.ukFOLLOW US:Facebook/Twitter/InstagramWATCH US:https://youtu.be/sWayMs3SqW8/https://vimeo.com/107827588

FRONTLINEdance

Co-designing high-quality inclusive and engaging creative programmes and artworks.

NSCG Performing Arts Centre

Join FRONTLINEdance for a special event aimed at making Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire a place where people with chronic and long-term health conditions — including hospital patients — can easily access and enjoy the arts in inclusive, engaging, and meaningful ways.We’re thrilled to welcome Rosetta Life, an Oxfordshire-based organisation known for their impactful work in hospitals and community settings, to co-host this event.This gathering will bring together:<ul><li>Local artists</li><li>Arts and health organisations</li><li>Educators</li><li>Hospitals and health bodies</li><li>Social prescribers</li><li>Funders</li><li>Third sector representatives</li></ul>Let’s explore how we can collaborate to make the arts more accessible to all. When: Wednesday 5th November 2025Time: 10am - 4pm (refreshments from 9:30am)Where: NSCG, Performing Arts Building, Knutton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme. ST5 2GBAccess: BSL interpreter and Audio Description available on request at booking.COST: FREE - though donations are very welcome. Booking closes at 10am, on Wednesday, 29th October 2025.Parking: Free parking is available in the student car park at NSCG. About the day:You will hear about the what, how, and why ‘FRONTLINEdance' and 'Rosetta Lifes' work influences the patient experience, how it supports staff wellbeing, aids rehabilitation, and brings joy, specifically to those at life-changing times of their lives.The event will also feature:<ul><li>Two artist ambassadors from Rosetta Life, who will share their stories and experiences.</li><li>A workshop</li><li>Discussions, provocations, and conversations</li><li>Lunch - provided free of charge</li><li>Films by both Companies</li><li>Opportunity to network</li></ul>Questions? Contact <a href="mailto:rachael@frontlinedance.co.uk" title="mailto:rachael@frontlinedance.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">rachael@frontlinedance.co.uk</a>Thanks in advance for joining us! FRONTLINEdance is an artist-led company based in Stoke-on-Trent, placing disabled people and those with long-term health conditions at the core of our organisation as leaders, dancers, artists, and audiences. By co-creating and co-producing in community and healthcare settings, they can offer high-quality live performances, film and workshops that are relevant, inclusive, and engaging. Rachael Lines is, and has been the co-founder, Artistic Director and CEO, since 2001. She regularly makes dance work for hospitals and facilitates dance sessions for those with long-term health conditions, including cancer, brain injury, stroke, and those diagnosed with MS and Parkinson’s. <a href="https://frontlinedance.co.uk/" title="https://frontlinedance.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://frontlinedance.co.uk/</a>Rosetta Life are a community of artists, activists, technologists with experience of life-altering health conditions and care. Together they co-design creative programmes and make artworks that drive social change. Lucinda Jarrett is the Creative Director of Rosetta Life. She is a writer, independent dance artist, and performance maker who co-founded Rosetta Life in 1997. <a href="https://rosettalife.org/" title="https://rosettalife.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://roset</a>

Agenda

Delegates arrive 

Theatre space opens for the event

Introduction and Housekeeping

Stroke/Brain Injury Ambassadors talk about their experience

(either in the theatre or dance studio space)

Short Break and Move to Workshop Area 

Workshop

FREE Lunch

Films on a loop to watch in the theatre, and an opportunity to Network

FRONTLINEdance and place context 

'Why use Dance and the Arts?’ 

Questions and provocations to discuss and answer in small groups 

Share Responses

FRONTLINEdance share their ambition and invite partners to sign up. 

What’s next for the partnership and for Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire

Closing Speech 

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