FRONTLINEdance and Fegg Hayes Chapel and Hub

On Saturday 28th November 2026, FRONTLINEdance and Fegg Hayes  Methodist Chapel / With Fegg Hayes Futures at  the Church  and the Hub come together for the first time for “What’s all the FAF about? Taster Day”

The day has been designed to introduce it’s community to inclusive, engaging and professional dance activity for and by Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people, and is free of charge.

The day includes dance taster sessions, film screenings, a chance to meet new people, try something new, and find out more about FRONTLINEdance. Fegg Hayes Church, will share their plans and ideas to make the church a more welcoming and accessible place for everyone.

The day will be accessible and inclusive. Please let us know if you require audio description or BSL interpretation.

There is no need to book, but you do need to arrive on time by the start of each session. Once started, no admittance to the session will be allowed.

What to expect:

10am-11am - Workshop 1: Breakthrou’dance, HUB

Come and join Stoke-on-Trent’s FRONTLINEdance in a one-off Breakthrou’dance session. In a safe and friendly environment participants will be guided through a range of creative dance activities, to gain and develop skills, have fun and . Each participant is challenged and taught in a way that is personal to their ability level and communication needs,  within a group setting. Suitable for anyone who wants to give it a try for the first time, to those who love dancing. Inclusive, engaging and accessible to all!

11:15am-11:30am - Film Screening of What? me, Worry?: Church 

Is created and performed by Kayleigh Price, and this offering draws on her lived experience of anxiety and neurodivergence. The work creates a compelling narrative using three art forms – film, dance and music – to take you on a journey through the lens of living with generalised anxiety disorder.

11:30am Listening Circle, around the themes Church 

and will give an opportunity for those watching to share anything that resonated with them from watch Holding On

12-1pm: Lunch (bring your own) HUB

You are welcome to bring your own packed lunch to the event. This is the dedicated time for eating.

1pm: Who is FRONTLINEdance and what we do? Impact Sharing, HUB

Rachael Lines, Artistic Director will share information and the impact FRONTLINEdance has. There will be time for question and answers at the end.

2pm: Workshop 2: Moving Together, HUB

A creative dance and movement workshop offering for adults who have long term health conditions. The session will be accessible and inclusive to all. You have the option of sitting as and when you need, and resting as required. The sessions are open to all levels of ability, no prior dance experience is necessary.  You are welcome to join us if you are undergoing treatment, as long as your medical professional advises this. Sessions are suitable for most people including those with MS, Parkinson’s, Acquired Brian Injuries, Cancer, Neurological and Rheumatoid conditions.

3:15pm: Performance screening of Holding On, Church

Holding On is co-created with, and performed by, those who have lived experience of cancer, grief, loss and bereavement. With music by composer and multi-instrumentalist Greg Hall, and featuring an intergenerational, inclusive cast. Holding On powerfully weaves together connection, emotive dance and sound harmoniously.

Audience Feedback: Beautiful / Breathtaking / Skilful / Emotional / Profound

4pm: Listening Circle around the themes of the film, Church

This will be led by the Artistic Director, Rachael Lines and will give an opportunity for those watching to share anything that resonated with them from watch Holding On

5pm: the day will end

How to get there:

By Bus: Immediately outside Bus 9 alternate 9A

By Rail: Stoke Station Although 6 miles distance

By Car: Fegg Hayes Road Fegg Hayes ST66QR

Parking: There is one blue badge space but extra will be created for the day

This event is a warmup to a larger festival next year.