Who are we?

My name is Randa, I am 31 years old and I joined The Dance Cafe in 2024. I had never considered acting or dancing before, but once I joined the team, I really enjoy learning new routines with my friends. Through the Devon arts training offered here, I have found a passion for inclusive performing arts that embrace everyone, including those in disability performing arts. I love live theatre and baking... well, eating the goodies I bake.

Hi my name is Tom and I am 28 years old  I enjoy a very busy life , I am very sociable and have lots of friends , I am  very proud to play football with the local disability football club , I have been in many shows over the years , and really enjoy show day, I find the rehearsals hard but I stick with it!

My name is Olly and I’m 23 years old. I really enjoy my time with Dance Cafe and learning new acts with my friends. It’s very important that I try my best so that everyone will be proud of me. I enjoy Swimming and have previously represented the South West at Special Olympics and The Down syndrome swimming championships.

My name is Maisy, my age is 19 and I love being in The Dance Cafe.  Since joining in 2024, dance and performing is my life and it has changed my life.  Everything my dance teacher has taught me to dance is really fun.

My name is Joe and I am 34 years old.  I really enjoyed performing with The Dance Cafe last year and I'm hoping that this year will be even better.

My name is Kian, I am 19 years old and I have always wanted to be on stage singing and dancing.  The Dance Cafe has helped me a lot since I first started and I love dancing with my mates.

My name is Daisy and I am almost 30 years old.  I love to sing and dance, one day I will be famous.  My hobbies are painting, drawing and video games.  I'm a cool auntie.  Being in The Dance Cafe show is good fun and I am excited about the 'Musicals' show this year.

My name is David and I am 50 years old.  I love dancing and I love being on the stage with all of my friends.

Hi my name is Craig I like to go  over to Hele where I  work. I enjoy going to the dance cafe because I  like  to dance.  I  also like to go and watch Barnstaple Town football, I  am also the goalie for the disability football team

My name is Stephen, if I'm not dancing at the cafe then I'm dancing to my favourite band, JLS. I love going to the cinema or watching old westerns.   I really enjoy nature documentaries, most of all if they are about Wolves,  I have a wolf tattoo, it's howling (and so was I when I got it, so I'm not getting anymore).

I play football, tennis and go to the gym, I also work at a local pub. 

Hi my name is Melissa and I enjoy playing football and dancing with my friends and I also enjoy working lots I'm  a bit of a workaholic and the dance means a lot to me because it helps me to be me and it makes me feel known.

My name is Emily, I am 20 years old  and I have been dancing since I was 7.  I enjoy The Dance Cafe because I like meeting new friends and I love to learn new dance routines for the show. 

My name is Andrew and I am 37 years old.  I think that The Dance Cafe is brilliant, fun and I love dancing and acting

My name is Jack and I am 29 years old.  I love coming to The Dance Cafe and meeting up with my friends and we always have a great time learning the dance routines.

My name is Leona, I'm 28 years old and I love being a part of the dance cafe.  I love dancing and singing, however, I think musicals are my favourite as I am really good at singing.  I practice a lot. 

My name is Lisa.  I am a full-time baker.  In my spare time I love to dance, sing, play football, paint and cycle.  I enjoy spending my time with my family and friends. I love being part of The Dance Cafe and really enjoy learning the routines.  I can't wait to perform in the shows! 

My name is Alice and I am 25 years old.  I  like travelling, particularly on trains, boats and automobiles ....  I love trying new foods, going to parties and dancing; and I absolutely adore film, theatre and  music.

Hi my name is Aaron and I'm 26 years old and I love the dance cafe.  I am generally quiet but since I joined the dance cafe along with  my friends I have really become more confident and now  I just love dancing and acting. 

My name is Alex and I am 27 years old. This is my first year in The Dance Cafe and I am really enjoying it. I have always loved music, dance and singing and through The Dance Cafe I am able to do what I love most with my friends.

My name is James, I really enjoy being part of the dance cafe, it is fun and I love being on stage.

I'm a keen gardener, I volunteer at Rosemoor,  and my favourite job is cutting the grass.

I enjoy going on walks, baking, eating nice food and having the occasional beer or two. I especially like spending time with my friends and family. I'm good at doing arts and crafts and I enjoy watching football especially Manchester United and Portsmouth.

My name is Tom.  I love acting and dancing.  The dances are tricky but my acting is really coming along and I learn my script really quickly. I am looking forward to acting on stage with my friends.  My hobbies are playing football with my team.

My name is Callum

My name is Andrew and I am 50 years old.  The dance cafe is by far the best thing I've ever done when it comes to music and dancing.  Being part of the staff, I am happy to help out where and whenever I can.  It's  great to be part of this wonderful team, everyone involved is the best!