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Dance for Dementia Classes

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London
Mon 12 May - Mon 21 July 2025
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Experience the joy of our Dance for Dementia classes, which are specifically designed for people living with Dementia, their families, friends and carers.

Our dance classes, accompanied by live music, are designed to engage the body and mind. They are inspired by ballet and contemporary dance techniques and include seated and standing exercises for all abilities. Led by our experienced team of Associate Artists, classes are supported by a team of volunteers.

Social time with refreshments follows the practical dance classes.

All ages and experience levels are welcome.

I felt like a flower opening, I felt nothing but pleasure and all my worries disappeared.
Dance for Dementia Participant

Class Dates

Weekly classes take place on Monday mornings, between 11am – 12:30pm, on the following dates:

Monday 12 May
Monday 19 May

Half term: No class on 26 May

Monday 2 June
Monday 9 June
Monday 16 June
Monday 23 June
Monday 30 June
Monday 7 July
Monday 14 July
Monday 21 July

Schedule

Arrival and sign in – 10:30am – 10:50am
Head to studio – 10:50am – 11:00am
Practical Dance Class – 11:00am – 12:00pm
Refreshments – 12:00pm – 12:30pm

Location

Classes will be held in-person at English National Ballet, Mulryan Centre for Dance, 41 Hopewell Square, London, E14 0SY.

The Mulryan Centre for Dance is a dementia friendly building, accredited by the Mayor of London and Alzheimer’s Society. Throughout the building there is dementia friendly signage recommended by the Alzheimer’s Society.

There are multiple blue badge spaces on the island for drop off or parking. English National Ballet also has access to car parking spaces in a car park behind our building. If you require a space, please let us know and we can allocate you one.

The nearest tube station is Canning Town, that runs on the DLR and Jubilee tube lines.

See here for helpful directions from Canning Town station to English National Ballet or watch our video on getting to and accessing the Mulryan Centre for Dance.

Fee

£40 for the 10-week term

You are welcome to bring a friend, family member or carer free of charge.

To Book

To book your space, please follow the link on the ‘Book Now’ button at the bottom of the page.

If you prefer to book your space over the phone, please call 020 7590 2923, and we will be able to support you.

If you have any questions, or require further information, please contact Georgia Clark, Dance Health Coordinator, via dancehealth@ballet.org.uk

Venue information

Mulryan Centre for Dance

Dates & venues

Mulryan Centre for Dance
Mon 12 May - Mon 21 Jul 2025
10-class term
11am – 12.30pm
£40 for the 10-week term (fee includes a guest/carer)
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