A collective with common beliefs
SHIFT is a collaboration between Northern Ballet (UK), Psico Ballet Maite Leon Foundation (Spain) and Stichting Misiconi (Netherlands).
We strive to raise the profile and skills of dancers with additional learning support needs across Europe, and here’s how…
Develop
Develop new teaching practice for dancers with additional learning support needs that enables them to fulfil their potential and is underpinned by safe practice.
Share good practice
Initially between the European collaborators, and subsequently the outcomes to an international audience of dance artists and teachers in community, education and professional settings.
Skill Development
Alignment
Alignment refers to the ability to maintain safe posture and placement for dance.
Strength
Strength refers to the amount of force required across a range of motions to safely and efficiently control movement.
Balance
Balance is the ability, during activity, to maintain centre of gravity and equilibrium in relation to different forces and distribution of weight.
Coordination
Coordination is the ability to efficiently control, execute and direct your movements in relation to internal and external factors.
Travel
Travel refers to the ability to move the centre of gravity along the horizontal plane with efficiency and control.
Elevation
Elevation refers to the ability to move the centre of gravity efficiently between levels with control.
