Dance Hastings CIO

Dance Hastings CIO

We provide inclusive accessible dance sessions for the community, with a focus on dance for adults w

We are a charity based in Hastings, working to enable the whole community to engage in fun social dance activities. We provide inclusive accessible dance sessions for the community, with a focus on dance for adults with learning and physical disabilities and dementia friendly dance in care homes. We also organise inclusive accessible family-friendly dance events, and are developing dance for independent wheelchair users and dance for those whose mental health prevents access to dance activities.
Participants are encouraged to interact with each other, and with volunteers, in a variety of partner and social dance styles. The activities may involve learnt sequences and routines or improvisation, with the purpose of enjoyment, interaction and connection.

Why the community needs us
The key disadvantages we seek to address through these free community workshops and events are physical and mental health issues and social isolation, along with physical inactivity for people of all ages, including the elderly. Research has shown that dance can dramatically improve an individual's sense of wellbeing and in some cases reverse the effects of debilitating diseases such as Parkinson's or fibromyalgia, or mental health issues such as depression.

Our impact on the community
We aim to promote wellbeing within the community in three distinct ways:PHYSICAL WELLBEING
Encouraging our participants to move their bodies in whatever way works for them, regardless of perceived mobility challenges.EMOTIONAL WELLBEINGHaving fun, being creative and engaging in safe touch as part of a welcoming and supportive group.SOCIAL WELLBEINGConnecting with people in a friendly, fun, sociable setting. Making new friends and sharing positive, uplifting experiences together.

Here is some feedback we have received:

'Our residents really enjoy the music and dancing.It really cheers them up and they seem to come to life...!'staff member,Southlands place

'A great session that our residents come to weekly. They thoroughly enjoy it and benefit from it greatly. Even the staff enjoy it!'Eastview housing staff member

'I really look forward to it and make sure I don't have anything else organised when you come...!'Mickey, resident at Southlands

'We come every week and all our guys enjoy it - Fun staff, nice therapy and exercise for all!'
Beckley close staff member

Chwilio am wirfoddolwyr

dance buddies to dance with elderly or disabled dancers, or those who feel nervous about dancing new trustees

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£10

rent of an accessible venue for 30 minutes

£30

pay for a dance teacher for 40 minutes

£100

pay for a paradance UK trained dance teacher for 2 hours

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Cyfeiriad: Dance Hastings CIO c/o Jackson Hall Portland Place,, Hastings Sussex TN34 1QN

Rhif Cofrestru’r Elusen: 1177657