Salto came into school on 20th June to deliver a dance workshop and performance to a mixed ability group. “Thank you for having us. It was a great experience for Salto! and your students were lovely – very appreciative. The students are a credit to Miss Blake.” Jim Brown, Swindon Dance.

Salto! Integrated Dance group was formed in February 2006 by Jim Brown, Senior Education & Access Officer at Swindon Dance.

Open to any adults (over 16) with or without disabilities, Salto! meet weekly in term-time to create high quality dance for performance in Swindon & Wiltshire. The main aim of the group is to provide physically disabled adults, with a keen interest in dance, the opportunity to work creatively alongside their care workers and dance students in the community and make original, high quality dance.

"Salto! has worked on their current piece ‘Rising Stars and Fallen Idols’, since September. The piece explores the volatile world of Celebrity and focuses on the birth of youth culture through Rock n’ Roll in the 1950’s. Salto! were delighted to be invited to Commonweal School to lead a workshop with Year 9 & PI students, followed by a performance of their piece.  

“Judging by the wonderful reception from the students, 'Rising Stars and Fallen Idols,' is a success and Salto! look forward to their next visit to Commonweal School.” Jim Brown