Dance for Dementia in London
Overview
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.
Key benefits
What people say
I felt like a flower opening, I felt nothing but pleasure and all my worries disappeared.Dance for Dementia Participant
It puts me in a different zone, I can imagine myself somewhere else, you can sing and dance freely: there is no judgement here.Dance for Dementia Participant
Thank you for such great care and consideration made to the environment at your establishment in ensuring it is a dementia-friendly environment.Specialist Dementia Officer
Class Dates
Weekly classes take place on Monday mornings, between 11am – 12:30pm, on the following dates:
Monday 12 January
Monday 19 January
Monday 26 January
Monday 2 February
Monday 9 February
Half term: no class on 16 February
Monday 23 February
Monday 2 March
Monday 9 March
Monday 16 March
Monday 23 March
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 below.
Getting to 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
Booking Information
Mulryan Centre for Dance
