Dancemind is a dance and health organisation promoting health and wellbeing through dance, movement and collaborative arts.
We aspire to nurture and support people through community based-arts using dance and movement as its main medium.
The work encompasses an exciting programme of classes and workshops, enthusing health and well-being across a diverse range of people at all stages in life.
Dancemind supports those in schools, hospitals, retirement villages, residential/care homes and community settings, offering a holistic approach using dance and movement to support emotional, physical and mental well-being.
Dancemind specialises in Dance and Movement for older people, we believe that EVERY MOVEMENT MATTERS regardless of age, ability or experience.
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Come and watch our new film made with the Elders Dance Company dancers 2021
Benefits of Dance
Reduces social isolation
Reduces symptoms of anxiety & depression
Improves muscle strength & aerobic power
Increases confidence & self esteem
Increases flexibility
Reduces stress
Minimises bone disease
Increases your spatial orientation & balance
Supports mental functioning & memory
Lowers risk of coronary diseases & high blood pressure
