Evaluation Title

An Evaluation of Dancing Inside: a creative workshop project lead by Motionhouse Dance Theatre in HMP Dovegate therapeutic community_2003 programme

Type of evaluation

Data type Qualitative

Evaluation Focus Emotional change, Psychological change, Sense of self

Key indicators Self-Efficacy, Self-Esteem

Project output Arts-based workshops

Methodologies Emotion Scale, Interviews, Questionnaires

Summary of evaluation

A research evaluation conducted on behalf of  Motionhouse Dance Theatre by Surrey University of their dance programmes in HMP Dovegagte.
Surrey University is conducting a longitudinal investigation into the efficacy of HMP Dovegate’s Therapeutic Community.

This report evaluates Motionhouse Dance Theatre’s Dancing Inside Project (spring 2003 – summer 2004), funded by the Arts Council of England as part of the Dancing Included initiative.  This report presents findings from the fist year of the project. It details the development of dance skills in participatingresidents of HMP Dovegate and investigates the impact on the participating Motionhouse dancers as well as residents taking part in the workshops.
 


Project description

Dancing Inside was an 18 month ground breaking project delivered by Motionhouse at HMP Dovegate as part of Arts Council England's 'Dance Included' programme. Through 8 residencies between January 2003 and July 2004 , Motionhouse dancers worked closely with small groups of residents from HMP Dovegate's therapeutic community to develop physical skills, promote creative exploration and devise 2 performances for their peer community.


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