A DANCE centre has received a £24,000 grant from the Children In Need charity.

Deptford-based dance centre Laban will receive the sum over three years to help it continue providing specialist dance classes for disabled children aged five to 12.

During the classes in Creekside, children are encouraged to explore their movement through guided exercises and imaginative play.

Project manager at the centre, Louise Jardine, said: “We’re very grateful to BBC Children in Need for this grant.

"Thanks to them we can continue to provide free quality, after school activities which may counter some of the disadvantages facing families with disabled children.”

For more information visit, laban.org