Dancing The Senses

About this Short Film

Dancing The Senses, from Chalmers Road School, is a short film that celebrates movement and sensory discovery among young people with diverse abilities. The work presents children and teenagers in group dance and shared activities, inviting viewers to notice how physicality, touch and rhythm can shape social connection. Participants include those with cognitive and intellectual disabilities and learners who use wheelchairs, filmed with respect and warmth. As part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, this entry sits alongside other works that highlight the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability. A gentle, hopeful piece, it offers a fresh perspective on creativity in a school setting.