It’s been a busy few months with my family and my dancing family. I am very proud of all we’ve done so far this year. It’s been very exciting. After my Mum and Dad sailed across the Atlantic on their yacht Sukama in January, my lead support and Fire Sister Donna and I flew to meet them in Tampa Bay, … Read More
In Jen’s own words
I always wanted to be a dancer. I’ve always danced. It’s in my blood. Dance is how I communicate best. I’m Jen and I’m a dancer. I am co-founder and director of my charity DanceSyndrome. I’m also proud to be a NAPA Ambassador helping others to be active in whatever way is right for them. I trained as a community … Read More
True inclusion is endemic within your practice
Inclusion, or rather the lack of it as a given has been the challenge of our lives. So much lip service paid, so much time, talk and energy poured into it, so much money spent, so many claims made, about something which in essence is so simple; in practice can be daunting. But is it of necessity such a huge … Read More
We are all different
Just a few days ago Malcolm and I were camping with our trusty ‘big’ car tent (top left) by ourselves as it turned out, soaking up the glorious view over Lostwithiel in Devon. Whilst Jen, was loving living in style for a couple of days at the fancy Rubens Hotel, Buckingham Palace Road. She loves the whole experience of being … Read More
King’s Birthday honour for Jen Blackwell BEM
We’re beyond amazed at the huge honour Jen has received, being recognized for her services to Disabled People in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2023 with a British Empire Medal (BEM). Jen, who has Down’s syndrome, has captured hearts and opened the minds of people she has met through her work with DanceSyndrome over the past fifteen years. Jen and … Read More