I arrived back home this week after delivering the “Silver Swans” Celebration Day with the Royal Academy of Dance, on Sunday, 1 October. The event was timed to coincide with the UN’s Day of Older People, as “Silver Swans” is a ballet-based, creative health and...
Last month, I finally graduated from the Royal Academy of Dance, with a Postgraduate Certificate of Education in Dance Teaching - with Merit (surprised myself!) It was very hard, full-on work, but the thinking and new insights from our research have been invaluable. I've mainly...
Recreational dancers can feel trepidation returning to a dance class after many years without regular practice. I find that our love and passion for dance never leaves us - it's an integral part of our identity. The hardest part of returning to class...
When I was having radiotherapy in hospital, specialist yoga was one of the few things available that provided some mind, body, and headspace to help. I had one issue though, the treatment I’d had caused fibrosis in my chest and arm, and it was incredibly...
If you've ever wanted to try dance, or fancy moving to some gorgeous and soothing music, try a ballet or movement class in 2020. My classes are fun, happy, and enjoyable experiences. They'll also teach you how to achieve a dancer's alignment to protect your body,...