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Make a Move Seated Dance

Contact details

Phone: 0419 449 578
Email: jess@dance4wellbeing.com
Website: https://www.dance4wellbeing.com.au/

Program details

Make a Move is a 45 minute weekly seated community dance session appropriate for adults wishing to move from home via the Zoom paltform.

Aimed at maintaining mobility and improving health & wellbeing, Make a Move is infused with engaging and fun physical and cognitive activity that keeps the mind and body active.

With regular participants attending for now 4 years, all ages of adults are welcome, particularly those who need to maintain joint and muscle gentle movement regularly.

Safe for all older adults and those with mobility restrictions, Parkinson's & Stroke this seated session will keep you coming back for more!

Jess is a highly experienced facilitator and leads many dance for health programs that are engaging, fun and accessible to all no matter your experience, skill or age!

Join the Movement and be a WELLbeing! Our online community is welcoming and joyful!

* NOTE: You will need a laptop computer or Ipad to connect and an email address for the Zoom invite to be sent to you.

Opening hours:

Mondays  3.30 - 4.15pm 

Not on public holidays or through the Xmas school holidays
* will be adding another class later in the week, which will be available when we have an interested group
* separate sessions also available for groups in community centres and aged care homes.

Cost:

$12 per session weekly booked through the website
https://www.dance4wellbeing.com.au/online

Target age:

50 Plus

Participants who would not be suitable for the program:

- All participants should check with their GP or health professional that gentle exercise is ok for them to proceed. This is a seated session only for safety.
- Those with cognitive impairment would benefit from a carer or partner participating/ supervising with them whilst online. Accessible as it is a seated session
- Appropriate for people living with PD, Stroke and mobility restrictions

Special requirements or conditions:

- Sturdy chair with flat seat needed (like a dining chair- no swivel office chairs please)
- Comfortable clothes, water nearby
- Soft shoes, non -slip socks or bare feet in summer if floor is appropriate.
- Enough room to move your limbs on a chair!

Minimum experience:

Beginner

Leader qualifications:

Dance Instructor

Healthcare clearance requirement:

Yes

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