People in West Wight are being given the opportunity to have fun and dance their way back to improved mental and physical wellbeing, with the reopening of the DanceMakers group in Freshwater this month.
DanceMakers Freshwater is one of a number of singing and dance programmes run by Island-based charity, Independent Arts.
The group offers gentle, creative dance specifically designed to improve balance, coordination, muscle strength, memory and confidence. It takes place at Freshwater Parish Hall on Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 12:00.
Practitioner Michelle Hainsworth explains why dancing is more important now than ever:
“I have been reading research which shows how lockdown has seriously affected the confidence of older people and has had a real impact on mental and physical health, to the extent that people might have become wobbly even getting out of a chair. Physical ability has definitely declined. It’s so important that people get active again.”
Brenda Rowe is one of the pre-lockdown participants who is delighted that the sessions are back:
“DanceMakers is good because it keeps you supple. When you’re older, that’s important… We’re not going to make it to Sadlers Wells, but we have a lot of fun.”
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For more information call 01983 822437 or visit www.independentarts.org.uk.
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