Michelle Douglas

We’re going to be casting our next show over the coming weeks. And there’s a reason we won’t be holding auditions. And actually, that reason goes right back to my own childhood. Growing up, I was fairly shy and didn’t naturally put myself forward or shout about what I could do. I never asked for a solo in choir or audition for main parts. I remember being at school and knowing deep down that I was capable of taking on bigger roles in performances. I knew I could do it but if I had put myself...

Hey guys, I’m Tegan the studio manager, teacher and tots&tinies coordinator at M-Pulsive and I wanted to take a moment this OCD Awareness Week to share something a little bit personal, and something I haven’t always been sure is the right thing to share. However, I think it’s really important that we continue to raise awareness and understanding around mental health. I live with OCD myself, and it’s something that I’m still learning to understand and navigate- daily. It’s an ongoing process,...

Eliza started her journey with M Pulsive by joining the Danceability class. Before this, we had tried numerous different groups and clubs, but we just hadn’t found the right environment for Eliza. Eliza is autistic and has ADHD, and for her, being part of a group can be incredibly challenging. For many autistic children, the environment around them can make a huge difference to how comfortable and regulated they are, the noise, expectations, structure and social demands of a group can...