A creative wellbeing pathway through movement, confidence and belonging.
Dance helps young people express what they cannot always say.
Creative movement creates confidence, friendship and a sense of belonging — especially for young people who may not naturally access traditional wellbeing support.
Creative expression
Young people explore identity, confidence and emotion through movement.
Positive community
Groups create friendship, belonging and reduced isolation.
Wellbeing through creativity
Dance links physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
Leadership pathways
Young people can grow into peer support, coaching and leadership.
From participation to support.
Dance creates the relationship and trust that make deeper support possible.
Invite
Young people join through school, community or peer connection.
Belong
A safe creative group builds friendship and confidence.
Notice
Trusted leaders spot needs and start supportive conversations.
Support
Young people are linked into mentoring, wellbeing support or groups.
Lead
Participants can grow into young leaders and peer encouragers.
Overflow Success Stories
Overflow Dance helped me find my voice
“When I first started Overflow Dance, I was very quiet and shy. I found it difficult to be myself. Over time, I started to find my voice. I became a little more goofy, started renaming dance moves, and my personality began to show. As my confidence grew, I began speaking, choreographing, performing and leading workshops. I now work as a host at Parkdean Resorts, where I dance, host activities and do so much more.
I struggle with anxiety, but when I’m at Overflow Dance it feels like it disappears. I can be myself here, and that makes me so happy.
When I look back at where I was when I first came to Overflow at 16, and where I am now, I can see how much Overflow Dance has impacted my life. I love coming back to visit, teach and share my story. I hope I can inspire more young people and show them that no matter who you are or where you’re from, you are always welcome here.”
The projects that make the system work.
Each project is a doorway into the wider pathway — creating belonging, trust, early support and long-term connection.
Overflow Wellbeing Centres
Embedded Relational Support Workers coordinating wellbeing, mentoring, listening spaces and targeted pathways in partnership with schools.
Overflow Dance
A creative wellbeing pathway helping young people find confidence, expression, friendship and long-term support.
Overflow Football
A physical activity pathway that engages young people, especially those less likely to access traditional wellbeing support.
Overflow Create
Creative projects that help young people process emotions, build self-worth and access relational support through making and expression.
Drop-ins & Community Hubs
Community-based spaces where young people can belong, be known and stay connected to support outside school hours.