Posts by Jacqueline Anderson

How will older people cope after isolation and can dance help us feel more confident physically and mentally  once we are free to socialise and get back to “normal” life? This study suggests that: “Older adults will require support to relax protective barriers and regain embodied, relational capacity when COVID-19 restrictions can be safely released.…

Challenge yourself physically and mentally and meet new friends. Even on Zoom you get a feeling of community and sharing something you love doing. Hopefully it won’t be that long until we’re back in the studio and enjoying ballet class again and socialising with new and old friends! https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/apr/12/take-up-ballet-adult-classes

I’m convinced that ballet , including doing gentle turns, really helps improve balance in older people and help prevent falls. https://www.prevention.com/fitness/a20443104/6-ways-to-improve-your-balance/

The Royal Academy of Dance will be doing a feature on Jacquie’s Silver Swans teaching on Wednesday 3rd February. Look out for it on their social media and website pages here.