DARE UPDATES

Mondays have become extra special for families attending our Sport England funded Dare to Move Family Fitness sessions at Monkton Stadium. These classes are a way to keep active, but most importantly they are about confidence, engagement, and fun for children of all abilities.

One parent shared this about her 5-year-old, who is currently undergoing an ASD assessment:

“The instructor has been incredible. She remembered my daughter’s interests, suggested activities she loves, and made sure she felt included, even when she felt anxious. My daughter didn’t participate fully every week, but she still wanted to be there.”

Our staff's creativity, patience, and warmth make every child feel supported, engaged, and excited to join in, even if it’s just a little at first.

We’d love to see more children enjoying these sessions! Local families and schools, come along and experience the fun. Your child’s next favorite activity could start here.

Contact us or join the next Monday session at Monkton Stadium and Tuesday session at Jarrow Focus!

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Families in Jarrow can now join our Dance, Fitness, and Wellbeing sessions at Jarrow Focus and Monkton Stadium, with fun, active sessions at each venue. Funded by Sport England, these sessions are already making a real difference for families, but there are still spaces available, get in touch now to join in and boost your family’s fitness, dance skills, and connections!

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As 2025 draws to a close, everyone at Dare North East CIC would like to wish our community a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We are back January 5^th, with more movement, fun, and community spirit.

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We are excited to announce that, thanks to Sport England funding, Dare North East CIC will be delivering dance, fitness, and wellbeing sessions for families across the South Tyneside from 12th January2026 to 13th December 2026. Find us at Jarrow Focus and Monkton Stadium. These sessions will provide 2 hours of fun, active, and engaging activities at each venue, helping families improve their health, wellbeing, and confidence while spending quality time together.

This is a fantastic opportunity for families to get moving, learn new skills, and enjoy inclusive activities designed for all ages and abilities.

Keep an eye on our social media and website for session schedules and sign-up details — we can’t wait to welcome you and your family in January!

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Our ongoing dance project at St Margaret’s Centre in Durham continues to provide a creative and supportive space for adults living with mental health needs. The sessions, led by experienced dance instructors, bring together a variety of dance styles, from traditional ballroom to Latin dances like cha-cha and samba, as well as social dances such as line dance, swing, and jive. All steps are adapted to suit individual abilities, ensuring everyone can participate confidently and enjoyably. Thank you to Point North for making this project possible.

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As Kids Together! just finished, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to Sport England for funding this impactful journey. Over the past 40 weeks at Fawdon Community Centre, we have had the privilege of working with two wonderful age groups—5–8 and 9–12-year-olds—delivering creative physical activity sessions that encouraged movement, inclusion, and joy. The enthusiasm and growth we witnessed in the children each week have been a true testament to the power of community-led sport. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to make a difference, and we’re proud of all that’s been achieved through this project.

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Current funding at Dare North East CIC

Project: Active Together
Funder: County Durham Community Foundation NHS (Point North)

Sessions for adults with additional needs at Lisa Dixon centre.

Project: Steps for Change
Funder: Northumbria Police

Launched to counteract hate crime impacts, Steps for Change offers cultural dance sessions to youth aged 11–18 at Sandhill School. The weekly programme covers African, Asian and Eastern European dance styles and includes integration workshops to promote cohesion and understanding.

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We are nearing towards the final of our Sport England funded project for children and young people in Fawdon Newcastle. Enjoying the last of our sessions delivered until the Easter holidays. We are forever grateful to Sport England for making this initiative possible and allowing us to support so many families.

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We are proud to report that we have been successful in securing funding from the Northumbria Police for our ‘Steps for Change’ project that will be delivered at Sandhill School in Sunderland. We will offer cultural dance including Asian, African and Eastern European traditional dances for young people aged 11-18 to repair the effect of hate crime in Sunderland.

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We are still busy delivering our Sport England funded project at Fawdon Community Centre in Newcastle. You can still join us, get in touch for more information!

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