NEW “Barre Revive”

“Barre Revive”  is a mat-based class using the principles of ballet technique and is excellent for rehabilitation, rebuilding strength and natural mobility. It causes less strain on the hip joints and provides an excellent core workout. The class finishes with a short, guided relaxation to calm the body and mind. Barre Revive is on Wednesdays…

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New Class in Devizes

I’m very happy to be opening another NEW class for Silver Swans in Devizes on the 3rd of March 2022. It will be at Devizes Leisure Centre on Thursdays from 12.30-1.30pm. Looking forward to welcoming some new dancers!

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Winter Workshops

There are two dance workshops planned for the winter term. Firstly a Contemporary Dance Workshop on the 27th November, working on balance and change of weight. This class uses fluid movement to connect the mind and body and aims to explore our own ways of moving. Then we have a festive Ballet Workshop starting with…

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Easter Workshops

Easter Classes To keep us going over the Easter break I’m running some classes for anyone who would like to join me. Please let me know by the 3rd April and I’ll put you on the list. In the workshops we’ll do a barre then work on a piece of choreography to get our creative…

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How can dance help us regain confidence after Covid?

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.…

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Taking up ballet as an adult.

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

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