To provide weekly dance classes for adults aged 50 and over in Wedmore, Cheddar, Glastonbury, Wells, Shipham and Bridgewater areas. To offer low cost classes for those on lower, fixed incomes. To offer a social morning to combat lonelyness in rural villages and isolation from family. To provide exercise for all abilities to combat the risk of falls and give an artive lifestyle.

Our group has been thriving now for several years offering a positive activity for older residents in Somerset, challenging negative perceptions and the stereotyping of ageing. Participants find that they improve in both physical and mental fitness, balance, self expresssion, physical confidence and independence. Working together as a team promotes social interaction and combats loneliness and isolation, which often results from families being separated by long distances.

Comments from participants of our dance classes: "Our dancing sessionns provide us with exercise and friendship" "I am a 74 year old widow and grandmother with hip problems. These dance classes helped me avoid medication for the pain." "I was 85, walking with a stick and recovering from 4 mini strokes. Without whis class I would not have reovered so well. I have never looked back and now at 88 would be lost with out the dancing."