50+ Ballet for Beginners at The Dance Shed Kumeū
Description of 50+ Ballet for Beginners at The Dance Shed Kumeū
💃 Join our Senior Swans Ballet class specially designed for adults aged 50+ at The Dance Shed in Kumeū. This welcoming beginners' ballet course has been thoughtfully adapted to protect your joints while delivering a complete ballet experience.
What to expect:
- Gentle stretching and creative movement
- Formal ballet training tailored for mature bodies
- A holistic experience that invigorates, calms, challenges, and satisfies
- Suitable for those with reasonable to good mobility
- $23 per class
Contact Details:
- Instructor: Pip Toman
- Phone: 027 289 0370
- Email: tdskumeu@gmail.com
- Location: The Dance Shed, Unit 3/10 Loft Place, Kumeū 0810
Experience the Joy of Ballet at Any Age ✨
Ballet is a wonderful activity for maintaining mobility, building strength, and improving balance as we age. Our Senior Swans class creates a supportive environment where you can enjoy the grace and artistry of ballet while respecting your body's needs.
The benefits of ballet for mature adults include:
- Improved posture and alignment - Ballet's focus on proper form helps correct posture issues that can develop over time
- Enhanced flexibility and joint mobility - Gentle stretching helps maintain and improve range of motion
- Better balance and coordination - Ballet exercises strengthen core muscles and improve proprioception
- Mental stimulation - Learning sequences and choreography keeps the mind active and engaged
- Social connection - Join a community of like-minded people in a positive, supportive environment
No previous dance experience is required - just a willingness to try something new! Our class caters to those with reasonable mobility who can move around without significant difficulty. We focus on building confidence and enjoyment rather than perfection.
Each class flows through warm-up stretches, barre work for stability, and center exercises that incorporate both technical elements and expressive movement. You'll leave feeling physically refreshed and mentally uplifted. 🌟