Step-by-Step

Step-by-Step is a Dance Group established to give youngsters with special needs and disabilities a regular club to enjoy dance and music every week with a trained dance therapist in a safe but fun setting.

This group was formed in 2002 by one of our "Outburst" parents - Maria Dunkley - who continues to run the group with her dedicated group of young and enthusiastic volunteers. This was because her own daughter, Helen, has severe epilepsy and was unable to go out to local discos or dance groups because of her condition.

Step-by-Step meets every Monday during term time at St Peter's School hall in Cowfold from 5.30pm - 6.30 pm. There are now many youngsters all needing special support who regularly attend, together with their volunteers who partner them for the hour, providing their parents with a short break.

As well as attending weekly sessions, the group are able to attend performances, such as a local productions of "Saturday Night Fever" and "Grease" at the Hawth Theatre, the tickets being very kindly funded by our many supporters.

The youngsters continue to grow in confidence and thoroughly look forward to their sessions every week. They regularly participate at at the “Blue Oasis” dance events at the Drill Hall in Horsham, which is testimony to their ability and enjoyment.