Change4Life Project report on four mass participation dance projects
We thought you would be interested to read the South West Change4Life Project Summary Report. It is an overview of a project which was funded by a grant from the Department of Health and illustrates how:
- four mass participation dance projects got more than 10,000 people engaged in dance
- a SPAR store embraced Change4Life, getting local children W(Rapping) their Way to a Healthier Future
- local activity run by PCTs and community groups is helping to promote the Change4Life messages and behaviours
- cross-organisation partnership working is one of the positive outcomes of the project – a key part of its legacy.
The report as well as a more detailed evaluation of the four mass participation dance projects prepared by Dr Kitrina Douglas of Bristol University, can also be accessed by visiting:
http://www.healthyweight4children.org.uk/resource/view.aspx?RID=92579
When you visit the link you will also be able to download other documents relating to the work of the Dance and Health Lead, Louise Portlock, including:
- case studies of nine South West dance and health projects which are being used to tackle health related issues specifically relevant to their localities
- a youth dance and health film
- Dancing to Health, a report summarising the evidence about how well dance programmes contribute to peoples physical and mental health
- an evaluation of the South West Regional Dance Leads role.
If you would like to find out more about the project please contact either:
Mark Patterson on 0117 900 3537 Email: mark.patterson@gosw.gsi.gov.uk or;
Sue Curtis, the South West Change4Life Projects Project Manager, on 0796 206 3883 Email: sue@citruscreative.co.uk or;
Louise Portlock on 0787 677 3775 Email: Louiseb1@gmx.com
