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Christopher McFadzean

Christopher McFadzean

Impact made me feel safe, accepted, and part of something special.

Christopher McFadzean

Time Spent at Impact: 2004 – 2018
Current Career Area / Job Title: Trained Youth Worker

Christopher McFadzean’s long association with Impact Dance provided stability, mentorship, and a sense of belonging. Over more than a decade, he developed confidence, resilience, and creative skill, which remain central to his personal and professional identity.

The Impact Effect

“Impact helped me feel normal and wanted despite my health challenges,” Christopher shares. The company provided a supportive environment where he could grow as a dancer and as a person, giving him opportunities he hadn’t experienced elsewhere.

Best Memories / Highlights

Highlights include performing at Breakin’ Convention and collaborating with The Royal Ballet School. These experiences exposed Christopher to other companies, styles, and professional standards, enriching his creative perspective.

Life After Impact

Life after Impact has had ups and downs, with Christopher stepping away from dance for a time. He is now returning to training, sharing his freestyle videos online, and reconnecting with the artistic community that shaped him.

I never got the chance with a lot of things in life, but Impact give me the chance and made me feel like I’m normal and not different because of my health.

Selected Highlights / Credits

  • Breakin’ Convention performances
  • Collaborations with The Royal Ballet School
  • Returning to freestyle dance and online training