Dance&Roll is a non-profit, community dance association.

We’re a government-registered organisation that encourages people with physical disabilities to keep active and healthy through the benefits of dancing.

Dance&Roll operates twice a week, offering an online and an in-person session with professional instructors.

Dance&Roll has been featured on Channel 9 News, in VicHealth Television commercials for ‘This Girl Can’ and won many awards including the ‘Victorian Premiers Award’ and the ‘Moreland Community Group of the Year’.

Our Mission

1. to promote and enjoy the benefits of dancing for people with physical disabilities;
2. to create dance experiences where people with disabilities have fun, enjoy the music and exercise, and
3. to connect people with physical disabilities in a friendly environment 

Our Vision

Our Vision is to improve the physical and mental health of people with physical disabilities through dancing.

Membership fees are paid per term and cover the cost of technical equipment, premises and professional instructors.

Why dance?

The Club was created by people with physical disabilities to promote fitness, physical activity, and body and mental well-being for the benefit of people with physical disability or with any mobility restrictions. 

According to the Australian Network on Disability*, over 4 million people in Australia have some form of disability. In other words, 1 in 5 people. The disabled community is one of the most vulnerable groups in society. The last census shows more than 70% of people with disabilities are unemployed or have very low incomes. Moreover, almost 85% of people with disabilities suffer from depression, anxiety or eating disorders.

Dance & Roll provides an alternative to formal, organised sports for people with physical disabilities. They can engage in a Club that provides a friendly environment where people can socialise and improve their health. The health benefits of dancing include improving muscular strength and the condition of the heart and lungs, better balance, motor and aerobic fitness, better coordination, posture, flexibility and agility. Dancing also brings many social benefits, such as self-confidence, social interaction, and friendship building. Scientific research confirms that the body releases endorphins during physical activity, resulting in well-being and, sometimes, euphoria.

Structure

Dance&Roll has a governing board and is a community group registered with Consumer Affairs Victoria (A0105106F) under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012. We provide reporting and minutes through CAV, and our ongoing aim through the governing committees is to advance and maintain Dance&Roll as a place of community, celebration and joy through dance.

We continue to be true to the vision of our founder and provide an inclusive dance space for all to enjoy for everyone for years to come.