Senior Ballet Class - Dance for Life Academy

Senior Swans® Ballet Class 💃 - Level 3

Join our "No Jumps, more stretches" ballet class designed specifically for active seniors at Dance for Life Academy in Onehunga. This gentle yet effective class strengthens and stretches the legs, improves balance, and teaches graceful, musical movement.

This Level 3 class is ideal for those with good mobility, fitness, and confidence in physical activities.

• Location: Dance for Life Academy, 1/36 Galway Street, Onehunga, Auckland 1061
• Instructor: Kathleen Curwen-Walker
• Contact: 021 0294 7554 or ballet@nzballet.co.nz
• Fees: Please refer to our website for current pricing or contact us directly

Benefits of Ballet for Seniors 🩰

Ballet is a wonderful form of exercise for seniors that offers numerous physical and mental health benefits. Even without the jumps and high-impact movements of traditional ballet, our Senior Swans® classes provide:

• Improved balance and stability: Ballet exercises focus on core strength and proper alignment, helping to reduce fall risk and improve everyday movement 🧘
• Increased flexibility: The gentle stretching routines help maintain and improve joint mobility and muscle elasticity
• Better posture: Ballet's emphasis on proper alignment helps correct posture issues that can develop with age
• Enhanced coordination: The combination of music and movement improves mind-body connection and spatial awareness 🎵
• Cognitive stimulation: Learning and remembering dance sequences provides excellent mental exercise
• Social connection: Group classes offer opportunities to meet like-minded people and form new friendships 👭

Our structured yet adaptable approach ensures you'll progress at your own pace while experiencing the joy of dance in a supportive environment. The class incorporates elements of classical ballet technique modified to suit the mature body, with emphasis on grace, musicality, and expression rather than technical difficulty.

No previous ballet experience is necessary to join our Senior Swans® program. Comfortable clothing that allows free movement is recommended, along with soft ballet slippers or similar footwear.