A creative learning experience of curiosity, storytelling and discovery, building confident voices through oracy.
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:
- KS1, Lower KS2 and SEND
SEND Show Adapations:
- Designed for relaxed engagement, shorter duration, increased sensory elements, quieter sections, visual and auditory cues to support accessibility.
Relevant areas of the National Curriculum:
- English
- Maths
- Physical Education
- PSHE & Citizenship
- Music
- Drama
- Creativity
- Wellbeing
- British values
- Raising attainment in speaking & listening.
About the pupil workshops
The workshops will build on the performance themes through fun, accessible dance activities. Pupils engage in interactive games, learn a ‘Strictly’ duet, create motifs about their favourite things, and explore movement through sensory tasks (rain, reflection). Workshops support storytelling, social interaction, and emotional expression, fostering creativity, confidence, and collaboration. Live and recorded original music enhances the experience, making learning dynamic and engaging.
Workshop SEND adaptations:
- Sessions can be shorter with regular breaks, use sensory props and provide quieter or calmer moments.
Teacher twilight CPD
This practical CPD explores how to use dance to foster inclusion and engagement across the curriculum. Teachers experience movement activities first-hand and learn adaptable choreography, basic Laban dance principles, and storytelling through dance. Emphasis is placed on supporting SEND and neurodiverse pupils through props, sensory-friendly approaches, and inclusive facilitation. Teachers will leave with confidence, creative ideas, and tools to integrate movement into daily teaching, benefiting pupil wellbeing.
This CPD can accommodate up to 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
