Discover Dance

No matter who you are or what age you are, 

you can dance ! 

You can contact your county Arts agent or ask at community or leisure centre’s to find out about local classes.

Community classes are becoming more popular as a deeper understanding of the benefits of dance has been learned and recognised through practice and research. 

Community dance reaches all types of people from toddlers to the elderly, also many disabled people benefit from participating in dance. 

Dance has so many social and physical benefits. 

Community dance is for everyone, it is inclusive and it is about having fun, exploring and participating without competition.

To find out more about community dance and its benefits please visit communitydance.co.uk 

 Performing can be very empowering and can be mesmerising to watch. Television and the Internet has promoted dance and this has helped its popularity increase. The modern technological use of film, music, costume and lighting allows endless possibilities when staging a show.

Youth Dance is increasing in popularity, mainly due to the opportunities offered to this age group. Youth Dance England supports dance groups and organises regional and national competitions, these give youngsters the opportunity to work towards a performance and offers something to aim towards and be proud of.

Dance for older people is more popular as the benefits have been realised. Chair based people can be included, everybody can move within their capabilities and regular movement helps the body stay supple and strong and the mind feel content with a sense of well being. Dance can be inspired by a person’s history, so the movement can become very personal and self expressive.