Catriona Campbell
Co-ordinator of Whitstable Fun Palace "I was introduced to Sarah at an art exhibition and was inspired by her enthusiasm for dance and the way she was carving out a career by creating her own work opportunities. I asked if she’d like to be involved in the Whitstable Fun Palace in some way. I had no idea that she was involved in using dance to help people recover from their addictions and imagined she might bring some other professional dancers to perform something that they had danced before. I was very excited (and slightly nervous) when I realised she was going to create a special dance for the Fun Palace, work with a professional choreographer and bring dancers who had never performed in public before! On the day, the four dancers’ energy and passion was contagious and the joy that the dance brought to the dancers and audiences can be seen in many of the fabulous photos (taken by another volunteer, the photographer Prince Jegede-Brimson). I’ve always known about the physical health benefits of dance and thanks to Sarah now know more about how it can help with mental heath too. I really hope that her participation in the Whitstable Fun Palace (www.whitstablefunpalace.co.uk) leads to even more people being able to work with her; to share her passion and energy and to help make them feel better."
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