Thank you and good bye.

Blue Eyed Soul Dance Company grew from a residency with Cando Co in 1994. From its base in rural Shropshire and with the support of Arts Council England it explored, developed and delivered a highly successful and extensive programme of inclusive dance, locally, nationally and internationally. The Company’s aim has been to create a level playing field where people can step over their threshold of perceived possibility.

Its core staff team have collaborated with many artists and organisations on a wide range of work from large scale projects to 1:1 sessions: community and professional, touring and one off performances, education residencies and workshops, film, digital, aerial and site specific programmes, training and professional development initiatives plus many other creative projects. The Company closed in March 2012 with Founder and Artistic Director Rachel Freeman and Training & Education Coordinator Rachel Liggitt continuing the dance work as freelance artists. A selection of Blue Eyed Soul archive material will be held by NRCD at The University of Surrey and Digitising Disability project by filmpro limited. We’d like to thank people for all their support and encouragement, and we look forward to working with you and our other many national and international partners in the coming years. The Company may close but the dance will continue…..

For any future inclusive dance enquiries please contact: Rachel Freeman (everyBODY dance) or Rachel Liggitt.    
  

Rachel Liggitt works as an Independent Dance Artist, continuing to work with a wide range of individuals and organisations within cultural, education, and higher education sectors throughout the UK. Focusing on artistic excellence Rachel continues delivering projects locally within Shropshire and nationally in education, health, community and professional settings. Her portfolio career will combine dance workshops, residencies, and performance focused projects. She also offers her skills as an experienced facilitator, trainer and coach. Rachel is keen to build strategic partnerships and collaborations with individuals and organisations committed to artistic exploration, rich exchange and dialogue with a commitment to adopting an inclusive, inquisitive approach.    
  

Rachel Freeman works as a freelance dance artist from her base in rural Herefordshire, specialising in the creation of aerial dance and community performance. Drawing upon the rich legacy of Blue Eyed Soul the work continues to be inclusive and collaborative, seeking out other artists to work with and providing a wide range of projects that encompass recreation, education and professional training opportunities for everyone with a passion for movement and inclusion.