In 1992 David Toole attended a dance workshop which inspired him to take the "Professional Diploma in Community Dance Studies" at the Laban Centre - London.

During the twelve months long diploma course, David started dancing as a part time member of CandoCo he became a full time member with CandoCo when he had completed and attained the Professional Diploma in Community Dance Studies. David was a member of CandoCo for seven years eventually leaving to take up other opportunities.

David is an inspiration to other people with and without disabilities showing that with ambition almost anything is possible.

Since attending that workshop in 1992 David has travelled the world in many different productions. He has also had a great deal of teaching experience in the many workshops he has facilitated and co-facilitated. Adding this experience to his formidable and astonishing dance skills and the commitment he applies to every project he is a valuable asset to any production.

A Midsummer Nights Dream (Puck)
(Benjamin Britten Opera) 1994
Dir.:- Stephen Langridge

Television
Outside in 1994
BBC Dance for Camera Season
Dir:- Maggie Williams

Teaching
Share Music Project - Wales - 1995
Integrated Music and Dance Residentials

Feature Film
The Tango Lesson 1996
(The Designer)
Dir .:- Sally Potter

Teaching
Share Music Project - Wales - 1996
Integrated Music and Dance Residentials

Woyzeck (Andres) 1997
Bologna, Italy
Dir.:- Narmi Gerelli

Teaching
Share Music Project - Wales - 1997
Integrated Music and Dance Residentials

Teaching
CandoCo Summer Schools 1997
Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Teaching
Share Music Project - Wales - 1998
Integrated Music and Dance Residentials

Teaching
CandoCo Summer Schools 1998
Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Out of Here (Dancer)
CandoCo Dance Company
World Tour 1998/99
Directors: Annabel Arden/Jos Houben

Teaching
Share Music Project - Ireland - 1999
Integrated Music and Dance Residentials

The Fall of the House of Usher (Edgar)
GraeaeTheatreCompany
Touring 2000
Dir: Jenny Sealy

Special Interests/Skills etc.
As well as being a very expressive dancer, David, has much experience in speaking roles. He also has an adequate singing voice.
Teaching skills in dance and movement.
Holds a full driving licence.

Disability Details
Although a wheelchair user due to having no legs, David, can get around very well using his hands and arms and is very active and mobile. He is also very independent which is demonstrated in the number of tours in many different countries with the productions he has been involved in.

Physical Description
Height: 3 feet 2 inches
Weight: 90lbs
Eye Colour: Brown
Hair Colour: Brown