Simone Pinchera is a fantastic ballet dancer who runs ballet classes for adults in North London. Simone's classes are challenging, inspiring and uplifting. Between pirouettes, pas de valse and glissades, women of different ages get together every week to learn the magic of ballet. A great session to beat the blues, keep the body in shape and listen to some great music.
Counterpoint dance company is a contemporary dance performance company for people aged 55 and over. The company, directed by Simona Scotto, provides an environment where older dancers can keep on learning and performing while addressing important societal issues using the language of dance. The company has recently performed at various venues including the Place Theatre as part of the 2022 Resolution Dance Festival, and the Rose Theatre.
Move - Assure dance for mental wellbeing programme
A fantastic dance online programme, designed and directed by Dame Darcey Bussell and Dr Peter Lovatt. It is perfect for a short break during working time. The programme also provides wellbeing tips and coaching session. For more information, check out the programme website.
An interesting set of material for recreational dancers who are enjoying dancing as adults. Videos, classes, podcasts and wonderful stories documenting the magic of dance. All in Italian.
Healing war wounds through dance
Listen to a fascinating TED talk by Roman Baca on how dance is helping people across the world who have lived through violent conflicts.
Dance for Parkinson's disease
Dance activities to improve the life of those with degenerative conditions like Parkinson's disease. Dance classes run in the local museum, where different forms of arts blends together to provide a unique experience - not only for the elderly.
Community dance project
Diana Eugeni Le Quesne and her dancers revisit the story of Persephone, daughter of Zeuss and Demeter, who is abducted by Hades, the god of the underworld. Filmed in Queen's Wood, North London by Heather Robinson.