The session includes an overview of Makaton and information and tips about how to support communication. Alongside this you will learn Makaton signs and symbols for dance actions, compositional elements, vocabulary that represents different parts of a session (e.g., warm up/cool down) and some functional everyday language to support those you work with.
The session will leave participants better placed to support basic communication and language skills, understanding, social interactions, relationships and independence, equal opportunities. This session is suitable for anyone who works in dance; whether you work in early years settings, formal education, for private dance schools, with older adults or individuals with additional needs or disabilities, Makaton is proven to support speech, language and communication.
Please note:
- This session involves movement which can be participated from either a seated or standing position as well in restricted spaces
- Throughout the session, Emma will provide guidance so that everyone can perform the Makaton signs accurately. We therefore encourage everyone, where possible, to participate with their camera turned on so that Emma can appropriately support everyone
- Makaton is derived from the natural sign language of the country it is developed to be used in, so in the UK Makaton is derived from British Sign Language (BSL). Makaton has been adapted to be used in more than 40 countries so if you are outside of the UK please check that British Makaton is appropriate to use in your setting.
This event is free of charge to People Dancing Members and £5.00 for non-members.
Bookings for this event are now closed
**Please note: This event is now FULLY BOOKED. Any further bookings will be added to the waiting list.**
Booking deadline: Tuesday 2 November 2021.
About Emma Jones
Emma Jones is a freelance dance artist, educator and Makaton Tutor based in the North West. She is passionate about inclusive and creative dance, learning through dance, dance education and communication.
Emma has been using Makaton for 15 years and qualified as a licensed Makaton Tutor 5 years ago. She delivers a range of standardised workshops on behalf of the Makaton charity. In the time since becoming a Tutor Emma has been developing and delivering workshops for those who work in dance settings to ensure resources are relevant to their needs.