Joy, companionship and well-being for older adults through dance
Photo by Anna Barclay
Why I do what I do
I've always loved dancing. As a child if I wasn't eating or sleeping I was dancing, going to classes, performing and moving to music anywhere I could! After a career in community engagement, I've returned to my first passion. My mission is to encourage people to keep enjoying music and dancing in later life. I run open sessions, offer one to one home visits and partner with organisations for one-off or regular sessions face to face and online. My practice includes collaborative choreography work leading towards performances often in unusual places! I enjoy developing my skills and am part of Matthew Bourne's New Adventures Overture programme for Community Dance Professionals https://www.new-adventures.net/news/overture-cohort-for-2025-2026-announced.
How I work
Sessions are run on a collaborative basis, with everyone contributing to the moves and the music choice. All the dancing is designed to be accessible, so everyone can enjoy moving, either seated or standing, depending on their range of movement.
My clients include Age UK, Beyond Dementia, ReMind UK, Alive Activities and the National Trust, along with care homes and local community groups. This is what people who dance with me say they love about our sessions:
Infectious enthusiasm and a passion for dance
Fun moves that will make you smile and want to move
Caring and compassionate approach making me feel safe and confident
A ray of sunshine, always positive
For more information about working with me, please take a look here.
I am a member of People Dancing, fully insured for public liability and DBS checked.