
Feisty Feet: Senior Dance Classes at Subud Hall Auckland
Description of Feisty Feet: Senior Dance Classes at Subud Hall Auckland
π Feisty Feet is an engaging dance class specifically designed for adults over 60, created and certified by the Live Stronger for Longer initiative. Join The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) at Subud Hall in Point Chevalier for this unique programme combining exercise, creativity, cognition and socialisation - perfect for enhancing wellbeing in older bodies and minds.
Each session includes a gentle warm-up, creative activities, and joyful movement sequences that build progressively. No previous dance experience necessary! These classes are specially tailored for those with limited mobility, including people who use walking aids or feel unsure about physical activities.
- Location: Subud Hall, 19 Formby Avenue, Point Chevalier, Auckland 1022
- Cost: $10 casual rate or $90 for ten classes
- What to wear: Comfortable clothes suitable for movement
- Contact: The New Zealand Dance Company - Phone: 09 9378 7461 or Email: hello@nzdc.org.nz
"I have enjoyed dancing with Feisty Feet for many years, and at 81 years I intend to continue." - Feisty Feet participant
Benefits of Senior Dance Classes for Mobility and Wellbeing πΊπ΅
Dance is one of the most beneficial forms of exercise for older Kiwis, combining physical movement with mental stimulation and social connection. Since 2016, Feisty Feet has become a vital weekly outlet for seniors in the Auckland community, offering benefits that extend well beyond simple exercise.
Regular participation in senior dance classes like Feisty Feet can help:
- Improve balance and coordination - reducing fall risk through gentle, guided movements
- Enhance cognitive function - learning dance sequences stimulates brain activity
- Boost mood and mental wellbeing - through endorphin release and creative expression
- Provide valuable social connection - combating isolation through shared activity
- Support joint mobility - keeping joints lubricated through appropriate movement
Dance classes specifically designed for older adults take into account common physical limitations while still providing an enjoyable, effective form of exercise. The Live Stronger for Longer certification ensures this programme meets national standards for senior fitness and safety.
Join the Feisty Feet community and discover how movement can bring joy, connection and improved wellbeing to your weekly routine! π