Active at 50 years+

Living Sport’s Dancing for Fun and Better Health Project.

What is the ‘Dancing for fun and better health project’?

Dancing for Fun and Better Health project is part of Age Concerns national Fit as a Fiddle Programme, funded by Big Lottery.

This project focuses on getting the over 50’s more active by increasing the provision of dance and movement exercise classes within sheltered housing and community venues.

Each class considers the needs and interests of the participants whilst being delivered by experienced instructors.  But most importantly they are designed to be enjoyable, fun, relaxed and inviting to all regardless of ability.

Click on the Fit as a Fiddle project for more information

How do I get involved?

There are many different ways to get involved.  Some of these include:
- Participating within a class
- Becoming a volunteer within the project
- Hosting a class
- Training and development
- Teaching a class

Participating within a class:

Your step by step guide to taking part in a class:

Step 1:   See what classes are available in your area

Step 2:   Choose what type of class you would like to do. 

Step 3:   Book your place for the class by contacting us on 01487 849912

Step 4:  Fill out a monitoring form and health screen.  You can do this in advance and take them with you, or on your first day.  We do advise you consult your doctor before taking part in any physical activity to ensure your suitability.  (Click here for health screen)  (Click here for monitoring form)

Step 5:  Go along to your chosen class.  Wear comfortable clothing, sensible footwear, and take any medication such as inhalers, GNT spray etc, or a small carbohydrate snack if you are a diabetic.  If it is a more energetic class we advise you to take water and a small towel.  If you are unsure of what clothing etc you should take please contact us on 01487 849912.

Step 6:  After the class book up for the next class to ensure you place.  If you discover that you are then unable to attend please contact us on 01487 849912

Hosting Classes

The dancing for fun and better health project are continually looking for venues suitable for dance and movement.  If you feel your venue would benefit from a dancing for fun and better heath class please contact me on claire.smith@livingsport.co.uk or 01487 849912.

Your venue might be…
 
A sheltered housing scheme
A day centre group
A friendship club
An older adult club
A community hall
A leisure centre
A condition specific group i.e. dementia
 
Have your say?
If you would like to see a dance or movement class in your area please contact claire.smith@livingsport.co.uk  to register your interest.