The London 2012 Open Weekend celebration in Bedfordshire (2009)

Open Up: ABILITY [An Inclusive Celebration] Made possible thanks to commissioning and funding provided by:

Open Up: ABILITY [An Inclusive Celebration] A theme especially created to support the London 2012 theme (Open Up) by creating a programme of inclusive activities and events for both disabled and able-bodied participants in Bedfordshire including the first showing of the Ability Dance

ABILITY 2 SING Singing classes held by professional artists: Voices with Soul and Aaron Soul Venue: The Hat Factory Friday 24 th July

ABILITY 2 Sing A fun and interactive 2-hour class for all levels and ages with Voices with Soul, Lutons first X-Factor celebrities

ABILITY 2 Sing A professional one-day vocal class by Aaron Soul, UKs first signing to DefJAM

ABILITY 2 Sing Brother and sister, Joseph and Renatta Maniski-Luke produced pieces as part of the professional session with Aaron Soul

ABILITY 2 DANCE A day of different dance and talent activities designed to be interactive for all abilities and ages Venue: UK Centre for Carnival Arts Saturday 25 th July

ABILITY 2 DANCE RAMPAGE RIBBON DANCE WORKSHOP AND PERFORMANCES

ABILITY 2 Dance Youngsters greet our guests, Katie Huane (EEDA) and Lloyd Conaway (BOOST)

ABILITY 2 Dance Fabulous facepainting by Danielle, arranged by UK Centre for Carnival Arts

ABILITY 2 Dance The wonderful results!!

ABILITY 2 Dance... and yet more fabulous face artistry!!

ABILITY 2 Dance The RAMPAGE RIBBON DANCE workshop and performance

ABILITY 2 Dance The Rampage Ribbon Dance – Workshop on making ribbon skirts and sticks

ABILITY 2 Dance The Rampage Ribbon Dance Workshop – Assembling the materials

ABILITY 2 Dance The Rampage Ribbon Dance Workshop – Fun for everyone!

ABILITY 2 Dance The Rampage Ribbon Dance Workshop – The finished products!

ABILITY 2 Dance The Rampage Ribbon Dance Workshop – The performance!

ABILITY 2 Dance The Rampage Ribbon Dance Workshop – Stephen shows that the workshop is can be styled to suit all rhythms!

ABILITY 2 Dance The Rampage Ribbon Dance – The professionals perform

ABILITY 2 Dance Drumming lessons with Stephen Anamelechi during the intermission

ABILITY 2 DANCE TALENT SHOW featuring On Track 4 Gold Quiz by Nubian Jak

On Track 4 Gold – Sporting Quiz An interactive quiz by Jak Beula, Chair of Nubian Jak Community Trust who awarded prizes of the new Nubian Jak Windrush Board Game

ABILITY 2 Dance The Ability Talent Show -- Compered by IBE

ABILITY 2 Dance Talent Show entrant – Poet: Caroline Littler entitled My Olympic Dream being presented with prize for over 30s by Lloyd Conaway of BOOST

ABILITY 2 Dance Talent Show entrants – Contemporary Dancers: RUSH

ABILITY 2 Dance Talent Show entrant – Irish Dancer: Isabelle Kirkby

ABILITY 2 Dance Talent Show entrant – Poet: Sinnitta James entitled My Olympic Dream

ABILITY 2 Dance Talent Show entrants – Singers: RUSH

ABILITY 2 Dance Talent Show entrant – Hip Hop Dancer: Xi'ann Dodd

ABILITY 2 Dance Talent Show Winner – Singer: Eleanor Kirby

ABILITY 2 Dance Talent Show performances by students from Street Dance Productions

ABILITY 2 Dance Talent Show Winners – Dancers: RUSH

ABILITY 2 Dance Talent Show entrants: Sinnitta and Natasha James for poetry competition entitled My Olympic Dream being presented with prize for under 18s by Jak Beula Dodd of Nubian Jak Community Trust

ABILITY 2 Dance Dance ability demonstrated by students from Street Dance Productions

ABILITY 2 Dance Demonstrations by students from Street Dance Productions

ABILITY 2 Dance Being part of London 2012 can be fun!!

ABILITY 2 Dance Ability levels demonstrated by the mums (Street Dance Productions classes)

THE ABILITY DANCE Performed by The Unseen Shadows (Street Dance Productions) Original concept created by Saundra Glenn

The Ability Dance Basketball interlude by the Luke (Unseen Shadows)

The Ability Dance Kevin Jackson, Choreographer for Unseen Shadows, introduces dance troupe

The Ability Dance A big thank you the production team, hosts, management and volunteers

Open Up: ABILITY [An Inclusive Celebration] With special thanks to: Partners Supporters Volunteers Unseen Shadows and Street Dance Productions Eventaprise And all Participants and Guests

Open Up: ABILITY [An Inclusive Celebration] Programme created and produced by Saundra Glenn Hosted in July 2009 by Nubian Jak Community Trust Ability to Sing - photographs by Ellena OSullivan Ability to Dance - photographs by Natasha Cuffy