Dance class for over 55s on Zoom 2021

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Diane has over 30 years of experience as a contemporary dance facilitator and draws from many styles including the creative use of movements for each participant. You will work mostly on your own and also in break-out rooms which allows you to get to know the other participants in the group.

This isn't just any old dance class, this is a lot of socially engaged fun that ignites your cognitive abilities and stimulates creativity through group and individual task-based work. Dance is a unique vehicle that naturally combines multiple approaches to foster exercise, confidence building and improved quality of life!!

The senior's dance courses focus on fun, involvement in group activity and an exploration of one's creative side. The physical attributes to this course highlight group engagement, improves their stability, coordination, rhythmical ability and the overall joy of dance and movement. Participants always leave my classes feeling empowered and confident. The course encourages like-minded people to participate in a social activity that is both fun and good for their health and well being. Dance enables people to interact with community members which is a vital social tool to curb isolation; one of the main issues for the seniors, particularly those who live alone.

Benefits of dance

• Dance classes reduce anxiety and tension in the body.

• Dance elicits greater changes in executive function, learning and memory than a functionally simple motor activity such as walking among older adults.

• Seated chair classes are specifically designed for seniors with mobility issues & promote balance, mobility and stability in the aging body.

Please join in online at least 5 minutes beforehand to trouble shoot any technical errors.