Passionate about dance, the performing arts and the difference these make to people’s lives.
Here you can find out more about what we do and how you can take part
For children and young people aged 2 to 19
(or up to 25 for people with a disability)
Come and try a FREE taster class with TIN Arts! Suitable for all with no previous experience necessary, we offer high quality creative inclusive dance classes with a focus on fun!
For those 18+ with a learning disability or autism
Regular weekly performing arts training at our dance space enables people from all backgrounds to improve their health and wellbeing, gain confidence through the arts and benefit from truly inclusive practice. Our annual performance at the Gala Theatre ‘Best Foot Forward’ provides the opportunity to perform together and showcase great art which is developed through the first part of the academic year.
STAR – South Tees Arts Project
For Deaf and disabled children, young people and their families
Since 2015, our annual festival has attracted thousands of visitors each year. IncludFEST is inclusive and accessible to all with a range of exciting activities – you can WATCH IT, BE IT and DO IT across the festival. Thanks to Durham County Council this event is completely free of charge and has become a firm favourite in the diaries of many County Durham Residents.
Continue reading “IncludFEST: Free Annual Outdoor Arts Festival”
Bespoke, inclusive training
For those 18+ with a learning disability or autism living in County Durham
FREE arts-based activities to do, watch or make at home for those living in County Durham. As part of The Creative Couch Project, we have just launched our FREE summer school at TIN Arts for organisations to sign up and bring their groups to come and enjoy this July!
A partnership project with Yorkshire Dance and Inclusion North
The Talent Hub is a professional development programme for dance artists from the North East of England and Yorkshire with a learning disability or autism. This unique time-limited project seeks to create a step change in the dance sector and by working together we explore how dance artists with a learning disability or autism can develop their careers in dance as performers, makers and leaders.
For young people aged 11-18 yrs with a learning disability or autism
Ongoing training and development programme for young dance artists aged 11-18 with a learning disability or autism living in the North East of England. This project is supported by The Ballinger Charitable Trust.
For children and young people
We regularly deliver out-of-school workshops running over a series of days in school holidays leading to performances across the region. Watch this space for news of the next opportunity to take part!
For children and young people in hospital
The Clown Doctors offer an impartial way of entertaining, supporting and empowering children who may be struggling with fear, boredom, loss of control and other insecurities related to their stay in hospital.