Silver Shakers is an inclusive group of men and women (aged 50+) who enjoy coming together to dance, socialize, and have fun. Each week there is a dance session for an hour and then time for a cup of tea and a catch up. The dance sessions are designed for people of all physical abilities and are fun, creative and good for your health. All exercises can be done seated or standing and can be taken at your own pace. Silver Shakers is a very relaxed and friendly group that are keen to welcome new comers.
For more details, and term dates, visit: https://www.bullingdoncommunityassociation.co.uk/pages/silver-shakers-all-welcome
Organisation Specialism: Dance
Dance for Parkinson’s
Weekly Dance for Parkinson’s classes for people living with Parkinson’s and their families / carers. The sessions combine dance with live music and vocal work and are built around stories of great ballets, musicals, novels or plays. The sessions are run in partnership with MuMo Creative and English National Ballet. The sessions offer a vital opportunity for people with Parkinson’s to keep active, be creative and socially connect with others.
For more details, and term dates, visit: https://www.oxford.gov.uk/info/20034/dance/505/dance_for_parkinsons#:~:text=Due%20to%20the%20on%2Dgoing,in%20Oxford%20in%20Summer%202023.
Dancing for Joy at Ashford Place with Shobana Jeyasingh Dance, 3 August – 21 September
Get dancing this summer
We have teamed up with Shobana Jeyasingh Dance for another term to bring you a dynamic 8-week project held at Ashford Place. Join us for a series of inspiring workshops for people with early-stage dementia, mild cognitive impairment and their companions.
Working with one of the senior company dancers from Shobana Jeyasingh Dance, you will discover how to create your own contemporary dance choreography and become creative with ideas your body will respond to.
This programme is free of charge and no prior knowledge or participation in dance is necessary; this project is for all abilities and can be done sitting down or standing up!
You will surprise yourself, have fun and be part of a wonderful dance project.
Moving Together
Moving Together is for those with long-term health conditions to move together with others whilst reaping the benefits it has to offer in a relaxed and enjoyable way. Standing and sitting options. Suitable for MS, Parkinson’s, Stroke, Cancer and Rheumatoid conditions.
– Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/GNkw8KE7y6
1. Opportunity to socialise, meet new people, feel less isolated, and feel belonged.
2. Improve balance, mobility, strength, and co-ordination.
3. Keeps both your body and mind active and alert.
4. Prevents the risk of falling.
5. Increases the skill and precision of everyday movement tasks.
6. Greater confidence and self-worth.
7. Increase enthusiasm to try out new activities and places.
8. Increases fluidity of movement.
9. Regular exercise in a fun and enjoyable way.
10. Increase motivation and energy levels.
FRONTLINEdance is not able to provide medical or personal care. Carers are welcome to join in or stay nearby.
PLAYFUL REGENERATION WITH SOPHIE SPIRAL
Unleash the healing power of movement, dance, and nature with “Playful Regeneration with Sophie Spiral” an extraordinary online course tailored for arts and health practitioners and participants. Led by Sophie ‘Spiral’ Schultze-Allen, a distinguished dance researcher and certified InterPlay leader with a focus on embodied climate justice, this course will help you tap into the profound connections between the arts, health, and the environment.
Starting on April 25th at 7.30pm UK, London Time, embark on a transformative journey as Sophie expertly guides you through creative and playful exercises that bring you closer to nature. By blending movement, dance, and eco-somatic practices, this course offers an invaluable opportunity for arts and health enthusiasts in London to enhance their well-being, deepen their connection to the natural world, and explore innovative ways to foster holistic health.
Curious to know more? Visit https://www.interculturalroots.org/product/playful-regeneration-with-sophie-spiral to learn more about this remarkable experience and register today!
Don’t miss this chance to connect with a supportive community, ignite your creativity, and harness the transformative power of dance, movement, and nature in your arts and health practice.
Love to Dance – Letchworth
Love to Dance is a dance class for over 50s. We aim to increase physical activity, reduce social isolation and improve the health and wellbeing of over 50’s in our local community. You will learn a variety of dance styles across the year.
Please use this link to find out more and book on to the session:
https://bookwhen.com/saracensfoundation
Love to Dance – Hendon
Love to Dance is a dance class for over 50s. We aim to increase physical activity, reduce social isolation and improve the health and wellbeing of over 50’s in our local community. You will learn a variety of dance styles across the year.
Please use this link to find out more and book on to the session:
https://bookwhen.com/saracensfoundation
Love to Dance – Abbots Langley
Love to Dance is a dance class for over 50s. We aim to increase physical activity, reduce social isolation and improve the health and wellbeing of over 50’s in our local community. You will learn a variety of dance styles across the year.
Please use this link to find out more and book on to the session:
https://bookwhen.com/saracensfoundation
Love to Dance – St Albans
Love to Dance is a dance class for over 50s. We aim to increase physical activity, reduce social isolation and improve the health and wellbeing of over 50’s in our local community. You will learn a variety of dance styles across the year.
Please use this link to find out more and book on to the session:
https://bookwhen.com/saracensfoundation
Love to Fitness – Bramfield
Love to Dance is a dance class for over 50s. We aim to increase physical activity, reduce social isolation and improve the health and wellbeing of over 50’s in our local community. You will learn a variety of dance styles across the year.
Please use this link to find out more and book on to the session:
https://bookwhen.com/saracensfoundation