In the early 90's TAN's Artistic Director, Carol Brown, worked as dance tutor on a multi-arts project for people with disabilities. A bursary was obtained for Cathy Coombs to train alongside her. In response to the many learning disabled adults who expressed a desire to continue dancing the inclusive company, Take This was born, and began to create dance pieces under TAN's umbrella.

Take This can only undertake projects when TAN makes successful applications to Trusts and Foundations. With ongoing support, the company could work more consistently and fulfil their ambitious Development Programme.

Take This:

• hosted exchanges & performance projects for learning disabled adults and carers
• danced in TAN productions, conferences and seminars
• danced in the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics
• thanks to Lloyds TSB Grant, toured performance/workshop to14 local day services

The company has recently completed its most ambitious project to date – an international cultural exchange with Spain and Scotland. A performance at the Itinere Festival in Murcia, Spain was followed by the hosting of a Performance Project at WMC, Cardiff directed by International Choreographer, Wolfgang Stange.

Take This aims to push the boundaries of what is perceived as "disabled art".

'Nobody can take away my dream to dance …. being a dance performer has given me hope and happiness. What I really want is for people to understand what I can do as a performer. I do have Down’s Syndrome and I show my passion through dance'. - Leila Bebb, Take This Assistant Facilitator & Dancer

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