Introducing HYPEMASTERS: BLINK’s minimally verbal Youth Dance Theatre Company

BLINK Dance Theatre are launching London’s first ever youth dance theatre company for learning-disabled and autistic young people, thanks to a grant from Youth Music’s Shift the Scene fund.

We’ll be running taster sessions this October through December for HYPEMASTERS; our group for young people aged 17-22 who are non-verbal or minimally verbal with higher support needs.

What is HYPEMASTERS?

HYPEMASTERS is a group of learning-disabled or autistic young people who meet weekly on Wednesdays, 4.30 - 5.30pm, to tear up the dance floor and create bold sensory performances together! It is open to those aged 17 - 22 years who enjoy interaction and seeking connection. It warmly welcomes wheelchair users and young people with different access needs.

BLINK specialises in accessible practice, and the group will be run by artist-facilitators and support workers with extensive experience in specialist SEND settings. The sessions are completely free, and some travel assistance is available.

How can my young person get involved?

Anyone interested in joining the group will be invited to a taster session, running from October to December. The taster sessions will take place at BLINK Dance Theatre’s home in Nine Elms, Wandsworth (nearest station is Battersea Power Station).

After the taster sessions, there will be a relaxed selection process, to ensure the group works well together and that we are able to meet everyone’s access requirements. We will redirect to other opportunities, if HYPEMASTERS isn’t the right fit for your child or young person.

To receive an invitation, please fill out our sign-up form through the link below.

If you have any further questions, you can email us at info@blinkdancetheatre.org.