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by SLP College on April 6, 2018
SLP College announces Kay Mellor OBE as Patron
by SLP College on April 6, 2018
An award-winning writer becomes a patron of Leeds-based Musical Theatre and Dance College. In spring 2018, SLP College officially announced Kay Mellor as their new patron. The announcement follows on the heels of Kay’s brand new stage show..... Read full article
by BBC Arts on March 21, 2018
Dance classes and art lessons 'should be on prescription'
by BBC Arts on March 21, 2018
Dance classes and art lessons should be available on prescription and health boards should help fund them, according to the Arts Council of Wales. A study of the health benefits to people who are unwell has recommended health board formalise..... Read full article
on September 1, 2017
Why Angela Rippon thinks more over-55s should take up ballet
on September 1, 2017
The Royal Academy of Dance has launched new Silver Swans classes to boost the health and well-being of more mature dancers. Ballet has inspired numerous new fitness classes in recent years – and it’s not just on-trend 20-somethings... Read full article
by Rachel Pugh on October 18, 2016
Express yourself: how a charity is using dance to improve mental health
by Rachel Pugh on October 18, 2016
Ten young people from Manchester mental health charity 42nd Street are struggling to spin their legs round their bodies while keeping their hands anchored to the studio floor as they’ve been shown.... Read full article
by Katy Wheeler on October 6, 2016
Pauline Quirke launches performance arts academy in Sunderland
by Katy Wheeler on October 6, 2016
Birds of a Feather star Pauline Quirke is spreading her wings to Wearside to launch a performance arts academy. The actress draws upon her years of experience in shows such as The Sculptress, Emmerdale and Broadchurch to pass skills on... Read full article
by on July 11, 2016
Ballet classes for pensioners launch in Hertfordshire
by on July 11, 2016
Ballet classes for pensioners are proving "on pointe", with new sessions launched across Mercury land. Carrie Johnson launched Silver Years Ballet for the older generation this year and has just added a host of new classes to the ever-growing list.... Read full article
by Janet Tappin Coelho on March 15, 2016
Ballerina receives pointe foot prosthesis allowing her to dance again for first time in 13 years
by Janet Tappin Coelho on March 15, 2016
An amateur ballerina in Brazil, whose lower left leg was amputated after a road accident, has spoken of her joy after becoming among the first people to receive a pointe foot prosthesis allowing her to dance classical ballet again.... Read full article
by Stroud Life on March 15, 2016
Ballet dancers join breast cancer survivor Katherine for world's first 'Ballethon'
by Stroud Life on March 15, 2016
Would-be ballerinas are being urged to take part in the world's first Ballethon, taking place in Stroud next month. Ballet teacher Katherine MacInnes had a mastectomy in December, but that hasn't stopped her from dancing, or teaching.... Read full article
by Kate Wilson on February 3, 2016
New dance project aiming to help people with Parkinson's rolled out in Dorset
by Kate Wilson on February 3, 2016
A new dance project aimed at helping people with Parkinson's is being rolled out in Dorset. Pavilion Dance South West has received funding to finance the first year of a three-year project designed to make Parkinson’s Dance classes... Read full article
by Tom Mack on January 24, 2016
Dupont dancers heading for World Cup in Jersey
by Tom Mack on January 24, 2016
Dozens of dancers from one of the region's top dance schools will be representing England in the Dance World Cup.... Read full article
by Sarah Stacey on November 8, 2015
You're never past your prima: Ballet classes are booming - for older women
by Sarah Stacey on November 8, 2015
As the ballet music from Coppélia floats across the ballroom at The Bull Hotel in Bridport, Dorset, dancers in black leotards, leggings and satin ballet slippers start twirling elegantly. ... Read full article
on August 15, 2015
No one is too old for ballet
on August 15, 2015
It is excellent news that the Royal Academy of Dance is expanding its programme of teaching old people ballet.... Read full article
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