Next Chapter Partners with Be More Dandelion to Launch ‘Survivor Steps’: A Pioneering Dance Programme Empowering Domestic Abuse Survivors Through Healing Movement

Next Chapter is proud to partner with Be More Dandelion with ‘Survivor Steps’, a unique, six-week dance programme created exclusively for survivors of domestic abuse. This transformative initiative, led by choreographer, dancer, and domestic abuse survivor, Fi Bool, combines movement, somatic healing, and mental well-being to support survivors on their recovery journey.

Sally Harrington, Director of Adult Services and Deputy CEO of Next Chapter said:

We are delighted to have the opportunity to work alongside Be More Dandelion so that we can provide our clients with another way to work on their recovery which is completely different to our other programmes.  We are looking forward to following the progress of this project and strengthening our relationship with Fi.

The Survivor Steps programme provides a safe, uplifting environment for female participants to rediscover self-confidence, strength, and resilience. Guided by Fi Bool, participants will experience movement sessions that empower them to reconnect with their bodies in a positive, compassionate way, helping them reclaim confidence that may have been lost through abuse.

Studies in the United States indicate that integrating dance into recovery programmes can significantly improve survivor outcomes, with notable effects on emotional resilience, mental health, and overall well-being. Survivor Steps is the first programme of its kind in the UK, and Next Chapter is honoured to support its launch, which fills a vital gap in survivor services through creative and expressive therapy.

Fi Bool, Founder, Be More Dandelion, said: We are thrilled to partner with Next Chapter in Colchester to bring the Survivor Steps programme to life through the Dandelion Project. This collaboration is a vital part of our mission to empower survivors of domestic abuse using movement and dance as tools for healing, rebuilding confidence, and reclaiming a sense of self. Together, we are committed to creating safe spaces where survivors can grow, flourish, and rise stronger from their experiences.

For more information about Survivor Steps or to inquire about joining this programme, visit: https://www.thedandelionproject.co.uk/#survivorSteps  

About Next Chapter

Next Chapter is a domestic abuse charity based in Essex, UK, dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic abuse. Our mission is to provide comprehensive services, including safe refuge and transformative programmes, helping individuals and families move forward from trauma and rebuild their lives.

https://thenextchapter.org.uk  

About Survivor Steps

Founded by Fi Bool, Survivor Steps is a first-of-its-kind programme that brings dance, somatic movement, and mental well-being together to support survivors of domestic abuse. This programme harnesses the power of dance to aid healing, foster personal growth, and help participants reclaim their sense of self.

https://www.thedandelionproject.co.uk/  

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