Program details

DanceMoves is founded by the Dance Health Alliance, Australia who have partnered with the Western NSW Local Health District Health Promotion team to bring their programs to rural NSW.

DanceMoves is a free, seated and standing therapeutic dance as exercise program for 45 minutes, weekly over 6 to 10 weeks. 

The program focuses on:

• independence and "freedom through movement"
• memory and brain-training
• fun!
• group games
• social interactivity
• resources on ageing well

DanceMoves is appropriate for community members who walk independently, who would like to increase their physical activity, meet new people and have fun! 

There are questionnaires and optional functional measurements taken at the start and the end of the program to record changes!

Cost:

Free

Target age:

50 Plus

Special requirements or conditions:

Participants are required to wear good supportive footwear and bring a drink bottle.

Minimum experience:

Beginner

Leader qualifications:

Physiotherapist

Healthcare clearance requirement:

Yes