October sees the continuation of a community dance project aimed at the over 50’s which encourages adults across Dorset to get active through dance. A Dance A Day offers weekly dance classes to enhance fitness, wellbeing and creativity. The project aims to highlight to creativity of older people in the context of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Bournemouth is latest area in the county-wide project to receive funding so, in addition to the groups that are already established (in Lyme Regis, Wareham, Christchurch and Portland), Pavilion Dance in Bournemouth will host an additional A Dance A Day group. 

Led by qualified dance practitioners each session encourages creative movement, improving fitness and meeting new people as well as the opportunity to devise a personalised dance programme to keep you moving throughout the week. Open to everyone from those who have dance experience but want to try something new or people who have two left feet but love moving to music. All participants in A Dance A Day will have the opportunity to perform in Weymouth and Portland as part of the cultural celebrations during the 2012 Games.

Find you nearest group & dates for your diary 

Bournemouth – from 1.30-2.30pm in the Garden Studio, Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BU.

Christchurch – Tuesday mornings 10.30-11.30am at Christchurch Priory Hall, Princess Avenue, Christchurch BH23 1DB.

Wareham – Wednesday mornings 10.30-11.30am at Wareham Corn Exchange, Wareham Town Hall, East St, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4NS.

Portland – Monday afternoons 2.00-3.00pm  at Community 2000, The Community Centre, 6 Straits, Easton, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1HG.

Lyme Regis – Thursday mornings 11.15am-12.15pm at The Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QA.

To book a place at a weekly classes (costing £2.50 per session) or for more information, please contact Rosalind or Alice at Activate on 01305 260954 or email info@activateperformingarts.org.uk.