The dance group helping with addiction and mental health issues
The Fallen Angels Dance Theatre provides a supportive community for individuals recovering from addiction and mental health struggles. Through dance, participants find a creative outlet that helps them process trauma and build confidence in their recovery journeys.
Why it matters
It highlights the therapeutic potential of the arts in addressing complex social and mental health issues.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Lauren Hirst North West BBC Members of Fallen Angels Dance Theatre are preparing for their latest performance In a studio in Chester, dancers are finessing the choreography for their forthcoming sold-out performance at the Royal Opera House in London.
While they have all bonded over a shared love of dancing, they have also overcome similar struggles to get here.
"We've all been through trauma and our own journey," explained Michelle Hughes.
Fallen Angels Dance Theatre was set up to help provide an outlet both for people in recovery from addiction and those who have struggled with their mental health.
Through dancing, it wants to help participants transform their lives and share their recovery journeys.
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