A joyful dance and music performance and workshops exploring friendship, self-expression, and creativity through movement.
About the show
Jack & Friends is an interactive dance performance celebrating friendship, belonging, and the joy of movement. Inspired by Jack’s love of musicals, pantomimes and Strictly Come Dancing, the show blends storytelling, original music, and vibrant choreography. A relaxed, inclusive atmosphere invites all pupils to engage and move, culminating in a fun disco finale (optional depending on the school). Performed by a diverse cast, including a dancer with a learning disability, it champions self-expression and inclusivity.
Key Stage / Year Groups:
- Key Stage 1, Lower Key Stage 2 and SEND
SEND Show Adaptations:
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Options include a shorter performance with relaxed engagement and enhanced sensory elements, or a hybrid format that combines performance with extended participation, creating a flexible experience tailored to each group.
Relevant areas of the National Curriculum:
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English
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Mathematics
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PE
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PSHE & citizenship
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Music
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Drama
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Creativity
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Wellbeing
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British values,
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Raising attainment in speaking & listening.
About the pupil workshops
Step into Jack’s world through a series of playful and inclusive dance activities inspired by the performance. Accompanied by live music, pupils explore movement, imagination and creativity through games, sensory tasks, simple choreography and collaborative dance-making. The workshops celebrate individuality and encourage pupils to express themselves, share ideas, connect with others and perform improvised movement. Activities are adapted to suit different ages and abilities, creating a supportive environment where everyone can participate in their own way while developing confidence, communication, creativity and a sense of belonging.
Workshop SEND adaptations:
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Sessions can be shorter with regular breaks
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Use sensory props and provide quieter or calmer moments
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Activities can be floor based or standing, with flexible pacing.
Teacher twilight CPD
This practical CPD explores how dance and movement can foster creativity, inclusion and engagement across the curriculum. Teachers experience activities first-hand and learn adaptable, co-created warm-ups, creative tasks, simple choreography and basic Laban principles. Drawing on SLiDE’s expertise in inclusive practice, the session explores ways to engage diverse learners, including SEND and neurodiverse pupils, through creative choice-making, sensory approaches and accessible facilitation. Teachers leave with practical ideas and increased confidence to use movement as a tool for learning, creativity and engagement.
This CPD can accommodate from 6 to 14 members of staff.
About SLiDE
SLiDE is an inclusive dance company that brings people of all ages and abilities together through inclusive, creative dance. We offer workshops, performances, and community projects, fostering connection, confidence, and wellbeing. SLiDE celebrates diversity, enabling everyone to express themselves and experience the joy of dance
