Josh Barwick Supports Project HE:RO

Project HE:RO is delighted to announce the support of another inspirational role model from the world of entertainment.  Josh Barwick is a young professional ballet dancer with the Northern Ballet Company. His story provides an excellent example of how your passion can come out from nowhere, grab you and never let go.

A Real Life Billy Elliot

Josh was a typical eleven year old schoolboy and, apparently, not outstanding in any particular way.  One day his mum said she was taking his cousins to try out a dance class at a local school and asked him if he wanted to tag along.  Josh was doing nothing much in particular and thought it was something new to try and off he went.  However, once he walked into the studios Josh immediately felt that he had found a special place where he belonged and started his love affair with dance.

Inspirational Teacher, Expert Advice

There is a further twist in the tale, however.  Josh told his new dance teacher, Deana Morgan, that he wanted to be a professional dancer but was put off when she informed him that he would need to study ballet.  Josh resisted at first but Deana pointed out he was unlikely to have the necessary technical foundation to make it professionally without some grounding in ballet.

A Life Transformed

So against his own initial judgement, Josh attended his first ballet lesson – and his attitude was totally transformed the moment the class started. The rest, as they say, is history.

This true story about Josh shows how important it is for all children to try as many activities as possible so that they may uncover their interests and talents.

”…From the first moment I walked in to the studio, something clicked and I fell in love with the whole idea of being a professional ballet dancer.  I knew instantly that I wanted to make this my career.  It took a lot of hard work, time and effort but it paid off in the end.  I am now dancing with my dream company, Northern Ballet. It shows that if you have a dream you have to follow it – as they can come true”

Project HE:RO is a fantastic scheme and I really encourage schools and organisations to get involved…”

Josh Barwick, Northern Ballet

The Impact of a Health Mentor

This short video gives an insight into the impact that an Evolve Health Mentor could have at your school.

Former Bradford City player, Des Hamilton, works full time delivering Project HE:RO at Lister Primary School in Bradford. Within the video, the head teacher, deputy head and business manager all comment upon the impact that Des has had at the school within a short space of time.

The changing shape of our children

A health and social issue timebomb

Current trends predict that by 2050 over 90% of the UK population will be overweight or obese (Foresight Report 2007). The life patterns of inactivity and obesity are formed by the age of ten. That puts primary schools and their head teachers right at the coalface in the fight to avert this health and social issue time bomb. Interested to hear more and find out what steps can be taken to avert this?

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The HE:RO™ Team

Whilst not exactly heroes the Evolve team responsible for the development and implementation of Project HE:RO™ (Health Engagement : Real Outcomes) are passionately dedicated to improving children’s lives. The Board of Directors has a diverse record of success spanning Education, Health, Sport and Commerce. Specific information on the team can be obtained by clicking the link below.

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