Could dancing be your new hobby…
“Keep Dancing is an absolute joy in every way…physically and emotionally. It is a wonderful way to exercise and improve our coordination and posture, as well as giving us the chance to meet others and benefit from social interactions.”
– Keep Dancing Moseley Participant
At Xpress-Yourself Dance CIC we know how important dance can be for your physical, mental and social wellbeing, especially as we get older. We also believe that starting a new hobby can be an amazing (but sometimes scary) experience for your health, and the new year is the perfect time to do this!
New Years resolutions can sometimes take a toll on our brain, as it can be tricky keeping up with pressures and rules to successfully complete your resolutions. So when you come to make the decision on your New Years resolution for 2025, why not think about Dancing? 💃
Dancing for older adults is extremely beneficial for your physical health especially during the winter months when it may be more difficult to get outside due to weather conditions and less light during the day, therefore the new year is the perfect time to begin. Dancing regularly can improve mobility, balance, functional skills due to keeping active and warm.
In a study conducted with people with an average age of 75 years old showed that engaging in dance enabled them to be more mobile with less joint and muscle aches and pains. Dr Sarah Astill, Associate Professor in Motor Control in Leeds’ School of Biomedical Sciences led the University research team. She said: “Physical inactivity is recognised as one of the main risk factors for non-infectious diseases and mortality’. To read more about this study click here
Dancing is extremely important to boost your mental wellbeing, by connecting to joyful experiences through music, movement and meeting new people which can reduces anxiety and depression amongst older adults. Dancing can allow you to feel euphoric whilst reminiscing on past experiences of dancing which can enable nostalgia and happiness. The dose of serotonin that dancing releases can reduce anxiety and stress levels. Participating in dance classes can increase life satisfaction and allow you to have a more positive outlook on life.
“The classes are really fun and enjoyable. You can forget all your problems for an hour.”
– Keep Dancing Sutton Coldfield Participant
Social engagement is incredibly a big part of joining dance classes, there’s a sense of building a community of people of a similar age all wanting to try a new hobby to keep healthy and happy. Keep Dancing classes create a non-judgmental atmosphere where participants can encourage each other, share experiences, and enjoy the camaraderie that comes with learning together. Building new friendships and looking forward to learning new dance routines each month, aswell as being involved in monthly newsletter, events and blog posts – Xpress-Yourself is like it’s own community! By taking part in extra events such as tea dances, you can further your wellbeing and community spirirt aswell as enjoying a yummy afternoon tea! 🍰
“The dancing, afternoon tea and friendly atmosphere. Enjoying this with friends from our dance classes was really good.”
– Participant from Sutton Coldfield Tea Dance 28.6.24
Dancing is an amazing hobby to pick up in 2025, here at Xpress-Yourself we have 15 in person and online classes across Birmingham and Solihull that are easily accessiblw for older adults to join and enjoy. We offer ‘NEWDANCER’ discount codes and 6 week booking slots for any of you who are thinking of joining us in 2025!
For more information on classes and booking click the link here or alternatively you can email admin@xpress-yourself.co.uk for more information or any queries you may have about Keep Dancing classes.
Xpress-Yourself Dance CIC run weekly Keep Dancing classes, suitable for older adults across, Birmingham, Solihull, Walsall, Sandwell and online. Keep Dancing will teach you dances from around the world with no need for a dance partner. Find your nearest Keep Dancing class here.
Xpress-Yourself Dance CIC also runs classes to support carers in Birmingham thanks to Funding from Forward Carers CIC. Find out more about our Keep Dancing for carers here
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Thank you for taking the time to read Why should you start Dancing in 2025, we hope to see you in the New Year!
Keep Dancing 💃
