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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.…
Read MoreTaking 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
Read MoreImproving balance to help prevent falls
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/
Read MoreSilver Swans Feature
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.
Read MoreThe Challenges of doing class at home
Doing ballet class at home- either by Zoom, YouTube or other platform, has it’s challenges. Firstly, make sure you have a couple of square metres or more to move in. Ideally a wood, lino, or laminate floor is good. If you do have carpet in your floor space you may be able to find a…
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