Creative Dance Programmes
Waggle Dance Co delivers inclusive dance programmes that support wellbeing, creativity and confidence in young people, delivered in schools, libraries, community venues and cultural events.
CPD Workshop
The M3 Method: Dance, Wellbeing & Behaviour in Schools
A practical training workshop for teachers showing how dance can support emotional wellbeing, behaviour regulation and creative engagement.
What teachers learn
- Mood check-in techniques
- Behaviour management through movement
- Creative choreography frameworks
- Co-creation strategies
- Inclusive dance teaching approaches
Format options
Twilight CPD: 2 hours £450
Half day training: 3–4 hours £850
Full day training: 5–6 hours £1200
Artistic Residency
The Young Choreographers Project
A creative residency programme that introduces students to choreography, collaboration and performance-making, giving young artists the opportunity to develop their own creative voice.
This could typically be a 4–6 week residency in schools.
Structure
Week 1: Storytelling through movement
Week 2: Creative choreography tasks
Week 3: Co-creation and group composition
Week 4: Rehearsal direction
Week 5: Refining work
Week 6: Sharing / performance / dance film
Price range
Residency packages typically cost £2000 – £4500
Creative Wellbeing Programme
Movement as Medicine
Creative dance workshops designed to support emotional regulation, confidence and physical engagement through expressive movement. The programme focuses on:
- emotional regulation
- movement for mental wellbeing
- physical engagement
- confidence building
Ideally suited for
- schools
- youth organisations
- virtual schools
- SEND environments
Example format
6 week programme
Weekly workshops
Mood tracking + reflection
Creative movement exploration
Price range
£1200 – £3000 per programme
Why Schools Work With Waggle Dance Co
Schools and organisations benefit from the unique combination of experience as both a professional performer and a creative educator. Students gain insight into the performing arts industry while engaging in inclusive, supportive and imaginative learning environments. This approach prioritises process, creativity and wellbeing, helping young people build confidence, collaboration skills and a sense of belonging through dance.
Our teaching practice is guided by the M³ Method - Mood, Mind and Movement, a creative dance framework designed to support emotional wellbeing, learning mindset and physical engagement in students.
The method recognises that meaningful creative learning happens when three key elements are aligned:
Mood
Supporting emotional wellbeing and creating a safe environment where students feel confident to participate and take creative risks.
Mind
Encouraging focus, curiosity and collaborative thinking through co-creation, reflection and structured creative tasks.
Movement
Using dance as a tool for physical engagement, expression and energy release, helping students develop coordination, confidence and creative voice.
Together, these three pillars create a holistic approach to dance education that supports both learning and wellbeing in the classroom.
Creative Education Consultancy
Jess is a theatre and dance artist with over ten years’ experience working across performance, participation and creative education.
Jess founded Waggle Dance Co to deliver inclusive dance programmes that support wellbeing, creativity and confidence in young people.
Areas of Expertise
Jess specialises in:
- Creative dance education for KS1–KS3
- Co-creation and choreography with young people
- Movement for wellbeing and emotional regulation
- Behaviour engagement through creative practice
- Teacher CPD in dance and creative learning
- Participatory arts practice in schools and communities
Her work is informed by both professional stage experience and extensive facilitation practice, allowing her to bridge the gap between the performing arts industry and education settings.
Looking for dynamic, professionally-led dance programmes
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Monday - Fridays 9 - 5pm
Call: 07955 335 653
Email: waggledanceco@gmail.com
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