Dance, eat, and learn: A workshop on the benefits of dance and movement for youth experiencing homelessness

Hey FIFSW students! Looking for something fun to do between classes? Come dance, eat, and learn about a research study that explored movement with youth experiencing homelessness on Monday, February 23rd, from 12:15pm to 1:30pm. 

This dance workshop for social work students is a collaboration between the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work and the Youth Wellness Lab, drawing from YWL’s recent study on the benefits of dance and movement for youth experiencing homelessness. (Shout out to MSW student Jake Bradshaw who initiated and co-led this arts-based intervention.) 

What to expect 

Attendees will participate in a 30-minute dance workshop facilitated by the YWL research team followed by a lunch and debrief to discuss YWL’s research findings. Participants will learn how they, too, can integrate movement-based programming in their social work practice.  

No dance experience is necessary! No special shoes or clothing required!  

This session is open to all FIFSW MSW and PhD students. Registration is required. 

Click here to register for the dance workshop 

Please note: University of Toronto videographers and photographers will be present during the workshop to document the activity and create a video highlighting the research, which will be shared on U of T, Youth Wellness Lab, FIFSW and Jake Bradshaw’s social media accounts. This is not a requirement for participating in the workshop.   

Participants will be asked for their consent to be included in pictures and videos when registering.  

Time, location, and schedule 

Date and time: February 23, 2026 

12:15 to 1:00: Guided dance workshop
1:00 to 1:30: Guided discussion and lunch 

Location: 6th Floor, FIFSW’s building 

Questions? Contact dale.duncan@utoronto.ca