Our Vision – For SiD to be a leader in providing high quality inclusive dance experiences for all and for our work to be recognised and celebrated in Shropshire, regionally and nationally

Our Mission – Through dance we will enable everyone to express their unique and innate creativity and artistry

Our Promise – We will strive to support all individuals who choose to work with us, to develop a sense of belonging, connection, joy and creativity, to feel included and empowered.

Sid’s values are

Respect – Sid creates safe, respectful and emotionally supportive spaces where all people are treated with care and dignity, Staff, volunteers and participants can trust one another.

Collaboration and Connection
SiD nurtures deep relationships with participants, partners, peers and communities, the process is co-creative and relational.

Inclusion
Ensuring and Supporting Accessibility, Celebrating Difference, welcoming and person centered.

Artistry and creativity
SiD creates spaces where people are free to explore, take creative risks and express their artistry. Artistry is shared with the public with high quality production values 

Enjoyment.
SiD works with people of all ages and abilities to share the joy of moving and moving together.

Investment SiD invests in people, partners, process and the future of the organisation

SiD’s Goals
Offer opportunities for everyone to share their innate artistry.
Offer accessible inclusive opportunities in classes workshops, performance and digital media.
Develop leadership from within and throughout our organisation.
Sharing SiD’s best practice, skills. knowledge and expertise.

At SiD we are committed:

To share the enjoyment, power, creativity and connection that dance offers, with all those who participate in our workshops and audience.

To offer projects, workshops and regular classes to children, young people & adults where disabled and non-disabled participants can dance together.

To support people to develop a sense of belonging, connection and creativity in relation to their own bodies.

To reach out to the whole community, offering workshops where everyone feels included and empowered.

Through dance and movement, to support well-being and the shaping of a more inclusive and integrated society.

To support dancers with disabilities in becoming the dancers, dance makers and dance leaders of the future

At SiD we believe:

We can improve the physical and emotional well-being of those that take part in our dance projects and workshops.

We can bring people together in a safe, supportive environment where individuality and artistry can be recognised and celebrated.

That human contact in a safe and supportive environment is vital to building a compassionate, cooperative and creative world.

At SiD we create:

 Classes and workshops in accessible spaces, for disabled and able-bodied people to enjoy moving together.

Inclusive dance performances that celebrate the physical and emotional power of the moving body.

Projects with a variety of groups, which through dance and movement connect, transform and celebrate.

Partnerships with like-minded organisations (schools, colleges, theatres, day care centres etc) supporting, encouraging, and providing inspiration, expertise and experience in inclusive dance practice.

Training opportunities for participants, dancers, dance artists and professionals in other fields (occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nursing staff, teachers) wishing to become more skilled in facilitating movement and dance within their own settings.