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Jimmy Simpson, a 25-year-old surfer from South Shields, who lives with dyskinetic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, has discovered surfing. Sand Dancers documents Jimmy’s attempt to compete at the English Adaptive Surfing Championships in Bristol. Set on the wild north-east British coast, his story is one of resilience, community, and the boundless joy of riding waves.

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SurfingNorthern EnglandDisabilitySurfing Contest

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What is Sand Dancers (2025) about?

Jimmy Simpson, a 25-year-old surfer from South Shields, who lives with dyskinetic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, has discovered surfing. Sand Dancers documents Jimmy’s attempt to compete at the English Adaptive Surfing Championships in Bristol. Set on the wild north-east British coast, his story is one of resilience, community, and the boundless joy of riding waves.

Who stars in Sand Dancers?

Sand Dancers stars Jimmy Simpson (Himself), Lauryn Bell (Herself), Nick jones (Himself), Steve Turnbull (Himself), Nico Nelson (Himself). The film was directed by Connor Langley.

How long is Sand Dancers?

Sand Dancers has a runtime of 30 min and premiered in 2025. It is rated U.

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