Fallen Angels Dance Theatre

Overview

Fallen Angels Dance Theatre is a UK-based nonprofit organisation dedicated to supporting individuals in recovery from addiction. The company primarily operates in the North West region of England, specifically in Cheshire, Liverpool, and Leigh in Greater Manchester.

Mission and Objectives

The mission of Fallen Angels Dance Theatre is to provide high-quality dance theatre experiences for people recovering from addiction, fostering an environment where they feel accepted, valued, and empowered to reach their potential. Through dance, performance, and creativity, the organisation aims to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding addiction recovery. It offers structured pathways for recovery, including participation in workshops and projects, as well as opportunities for public performance and storytelling[1][2].

Founding and Leadership

Fallen Angels Dance Theatre was co-founded in 2011 by Paul Bayes Kitcher and Claire Morris. Paul Bayes Kitcher, a professional dancer with personal experience of addiction and recovery, drives the company's mission with a deep understanding of the complex challenges faced by those in recovery[3].

Activities and Partnerships

The organisation delivers its programmes through workshops, training sessions, and performances. It collaborates with various local and national partners, including substance misuse services, recovery groups, and arts organisations. Notable partnerships include Storyhouse Chester, Cheshire Dance, Geese Theatre, and Birmingham Royal Ballet. Fallen Angels has also performed at notable venues such as The Royal Opera House in London and been featured in prominent media outlets[1][3].

Impact and Recognition

Fallen Angels' work has been recognised through media coverage and public events, including sharing their work with Her Majesty The Queen and The Duchess of Sussex at the opening of Storyhouse, Chester, in 2018. The company's use of dance as a medium for recovery has led to features in publications like Dancing Times and the Evening Standard[3].

Funding and Support

Fallen Angels Dance Theatre has received support from various funding bodies, including Arts Council England, the Garfield Weston Foundation, and the Police Commissioner of Cheshire's Safer Communities Fund[1].

[1] https://www.artsphilanthropy.org.uk/in-support-of-the-arts/fallen-angels-dance-theatre/ [2] https://fallenangelsdt.org/about/our-mission/ [3] https://fallenangelsdt.org/about/ [4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O20vpxeLtCM [5] https://dtnw.org/mission/