Following our successful fundraising Literary Luncheon at Hintlesham Hall in October 2025, which raised over £3,000, SEN children are now taking their first steps in a programme of dance, funded by Suffolk Dance Days.

Following a period of planning, the committee have now identified three enthusiastic dance teachers who are able to take the project forward.  A trial programme, being run by two teachers – one teaching and one supporting – is underway at Saint Gregory’s School in Sudbury.  One of the teachers will then teach a regular weekly class there from the next school year. It is hoped that the other soon start work at another local school with a unit for pupils with special needs. 

Meanwhile schools closer to the home of the third teacher, in mid-Suffolk, are being contacted with the aim of initiating a third programme. 

Offering dance and movement classes over a full school year will cost about £2,000 per teacher, including necessary equipment. The committee must therefore turn its attention to future fundraising events.  In July the hosts of a charity tea party have kindly agreed to donate half the proceeds of the event to Suffolk Dance Days. The committee is also planning a ‘Tutus, Teas and Tiaras’ afternoon tea event, featuring a presentation from Andrew Prince, in October (details to follow) 

Now that we are making significant progress with our core objectives, we will be creating a Charitable Trust, to register Suffolk Dance Days with The Charity Commission. 

Thank you for your support for Suffolk Dance Days.