Folk in Motion believes that dance is for everyone, and that participating in dance can be lifelong. They have created a form of wheelchair dance, 'wolk', that can be participated in by all wheelchair users, including those who need to be pushed.
Wolk dancing fuses folk dancing with a street dance ethos and is choreographed especially for wheelchair users. Wolk draws on the rich heritage of English folk dance to create complex geometric patterns to traditional folk tunes. Dancers work in pairs, and dance in teams (ideally four or more pairs). Teams include roles for callers, musicians and costume coordinators as well as dancers. Like street dancers and Morris dancers, teams develop their own unique style and energy and can form their own social circles too.
With no upper body movement or physical contact involved, wolk is safe for groups to develop on their own without the need for qualified dance teachers. To assist with this, we provide teaching and choreographic notes, sound tracks in two speeds, videos and other resources on our website.