Plymouth street dance team 'saved me from anorexia'

Can hip-hop, rap and breakdancing help mental health?

Tash, a young mum and dancer, definitely thinks so after a community project in Plymouth helped her with a very personal mental health battle.

Toby Gorniak, who founded Street Factory 17 years ago with his wife Jo, uses hip-hop to bring people together, boost confidence and improve mental health.

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