Ballet for Seniors: Silver Swans at Sockburn Studio

💃 Bosman Ballet Silver Swans offers gentle ballet classes designed primarily for over 55s, but welcomes adults of any age and ability. Our supportive environment accommodates participants with reasonable to good mobility, with scaled ballet moves to suit everyone.

Class Schedule:

• Tuesday: 9:30am, 10:50am
• Wednesday: 9:15am, 10:35am (Gentle Pace)
• Thursday: 10:20am, 11:40am

Location: Upper Riccarton Studio, 75 Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch 8042

Instructor: Celia Bosman

Contact Details:

• Phone: +64 27 316 3631
• Email: celia@bosman.nz

Suitable for: People with reasonable mobility who can walk without assistance and those with good mobility and fitness levels. Our classes have a gentle teaching approach with scaled movements to accommodate all participants.

Experience the Joy of Ballet at Any Age 🩰

Silver Swans ballet classes are specifically designed to bring the grace and joy of ballet to older adults and those new to dance. These classes focus on improving mobility, posture, coordination, and strength while providing a supportive and social atmosphere.

Ballet for older adults offers numerous benefits:

• Improved balance and stability - essential for preventing falls and maintaining independence
• Enhanced posture - helping to reduce back pain and improve overall alignment
• Increased flexibility - gentle stretching keeps joints mobile and muscles supple
• Mental stimulation - learning sequences and movements provides excellent cognitive exercise
• Social connection - enjoy meeting like-minded people in a friendly, non-competitive environment

Our classes are structured to be accessible without compromising on the beauty and technique of classical ballet. Each session typically includes barre work for stability, centre practice for coordination, and gentle movement sequences that can be adapted to individual needs.

No previous dance experience is necessary, and special ballet attire is not required - just comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement and flat, non-slip shoes or ballet slippers.

The Wednesday "Gentle Pace" class is particularly suitable for those wanting an even more measured approach to ballet movement, while all classes maintain our commitment to providing a supportive learning environment.

Join our Silver Swans community and discover that ballet truly is for everybody and every body. ✨