Newcastle’s Dance City is offering people aged 55+ the chance to "get dancing". It has organised a taster day for over-55s to get moving and try out different styles of dance. The day, which is open to all, takes place on Sunday 2 October, coinciding with UK Older People’s Day which celebrates the achievements and contributions that older people make to society and the economy.
There will be opportunities to try ballet, salsa, tap and pilates and it costs £2 to take part. There are also special taster sessions for people with Parkinson’s and dementia, which are free to attend.
“This is a chance to come and try out different styles of dance in a professional, relaxed and supportive environment,” said Anthony Baker, Joint CEO and Artistic Director of Dance City. “We welcome you to come along and dance with us whether you have danced previously or not. We believe that dance is for everyone and encourage people of all ages and abilities to take part and gain the wonderful benefits that dance can bring to your life.”
The taster day has been running for three years and, due to popular demand, Dance City has recently expanded its programme of dance classes for people aged 55+ and now runs 7 weekly classes in tap, ballet, pilates and Cuban salsa. These run alongside 34 other 16+ dance classes in a wide range of styles to which adults of all ages are welcome, as well as a wide range of classes for children and young people.
The taster day is on Sunday 2 October and participants can book for session 1 (12:30 to 2:30) or session 2 (3 to 5PM) and it costs £2.
Taster sessions Dance for Dementia (2:30 to 3PM) and Dance for Parkinson’s (3:30 to 4PM) are free.