Senior Ballet Classes in Mount Maunganui 💃

Join our enjoyable ballet-based dance class for seniors at Mount Maunganui Community Hall. Designed to improve strength, balance and mobility, our Senior Swans classes welcome participants with reasonable to good mobility. No previous dance experience required! 🩰

Come along and discover your inner Senior Swan Ballerina in a supportive environment. Classes cost $15 each and are held at 345 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui.

Suitable for: Adults with reasonable mobility who can move around without difficulty and those with good fitness levels and strength.

Contact: Michelle Heyder | 027 292 8192 | over50sballet@gmail.com

Benefits of Ballet for Seniors 👵👴

Ballet offers fantastic health benefits for older adults, combining graceful movement with effective exercise. This classical dance form helps improve balance, preventing falls while enhancing posture and core strength.

Regular ballet practice can increase flexibility, joint mobility, and muscle tone - all crucial for maintaining independence as we age. The flowing movements are gentler on joints than high-impact exercises, making it an ideal fitness choice for seniors.

Beyond physical benefits, ballet provides excellent mental stimulation. Learning choreography exercises your memory and concentration, while the artistic expression offers emotional release and joy. Many participants report improved confidence and body awareness after just a few sessions.

The social aspect shouldn't be underestimated either. Joining a ballet class creates opportunities to meet like-minded people and form new friendships, combating isolation that can affect older adults.

Our Senior Swans classes are specifically adapted to suit mature bodies, focusing on safe, effective movements that challenge you appropriately without risking injury. The supportive atmosphere ensures everyone feels welcome, regardless of previous dance experience.

Why not give it a go? You might discover a new passion while improving your health and wellbeing in one of New Zealand's most beautiful coastal communities. 🌊