All England Dance Featured on Sky Arts in Inclusive Deaf-Led Dance Film

May 18, 2026

 

All England Dance was proud to be featured on Sky Arts last month as part of Paint the World With Colour — a powerful new film celebrating inclusivity through dance and British Sign Language (BSL).

Created in collaboration with Mark Smith and Deaf Men Dancing, the project brings together professional Deaf and hard of hearing dancers to showcase the connection between movement, creativity, and accessibility.

Released to celebrate International Dance Day and Deaf Awareness Week, the free BSL dance video includes:

  • A fun warm-up routine
  • Primary and secondary colour signs in BSL
  • Inspiration from Henry Fraser and The Little Big Things musical
  • Inclusive choreography combining dance and sign language

The resource is ideal for schools, assemblies, creative activities, and anyone looking to explore inclusive dance and BSL learning.

At All England Dance, we believe dance should be accessible to everyone, and Paint the World With Colour marks an important step towards a more inclusive future for the arts.