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.

Jimmy Simpson
as Himself

Lauryn Bell
as Herself

Nick jones
as Himself

Steve Turnbull
as Himself

Nico Nelson
as Himself

Russ Field
as Himself