Practice

This page shows LAND FES inclusive dance activities in Japan and the UK.
The activities started with workshops.
People with and without disabilities worked together to lead them.
Then, they created dance pieces.
Finally, the work grew into international collaboration.


Participants explore movement together with others.

2024 | TOKYO ACCESSIBLE DANCE
Dance Leader Training Program by DanceSyndrome

DanceSyndrome came from the UK to Japan and led workshops.
People with and without disabilities took part.
They learned how to create and lead workshops together.

A facilitator speaks with hand gestures during the workshop.

2025 | TOKYO ACCESSIBLE DANCE
Inclusive Dance Workshops Led by Program Trainees.

We held workshops led by facilitators who joined the DanceSyndrome program last year.
People with and without disabilities learned more about how to lead workshops together.

Multiple dancers use their hands and arms to create shapes, expressing themselves in an inclusive dance.

2026 | iCreate Japan

We invited DanceSyndrome from the UK to Japan again.
They led workshops focused on choreography for inclusive dance.
We presented a showcase on the final day.

UK dancers link arms and work together to express movement.

2026 | iCreate Intensive in Preston

Dai Matsuoka, director of LAND FES, collaborated with DanceSyndrome members in Preston, UK, to create a dance work together.