Ebb and Flow Dance Classes by Fiona Skene

This article discusses many of the important cognitive benefits of dancing as we get older, as well as the positive physical effects. https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a73218995/ballet-alzheimers/?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=6a8da052382e380001c55c23&fbclid=IwY2xjawT8z1dwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMEZlQkRZNlVDbFNZVzZMNDNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeE_aLQhXRWWdzzWNyH09As7sHZLkgQAwzcvjnE1ZbSdbTwTpp1vJ78Xty824_aem_HvnQhSeYD7NCBDaNXTXE6Q

Dancing to Stave Off Dementia The connections between a regular dance practice and cognitive health are just now being understood

It was wonderful to get our new Gullane class up and running this week! Thank you so much to everyone who came along. It was great to meet lots of new people, and fantastic to have so many of our regular dancers there to support the class and try a different venue. Thank you, I'm looking forward to our next class on Wednesday🥰

🌟 New Gullane class begins tomorrow, Wed 19th August! 🌟

It's lovely to be back to class in North Berwick and West Barns, and our third weekly class starts tomorrow, 19th August! All are welcome to join us.

🌟 New class in Gullane! 🌟

We are delighted to be starting a new class in the beautiful Gullane Village Hall on Wednesdays from 19th August 1.30-2.30pm. All are welcome along to join us, and please get in touch for more information.

North Berwick classes resume this Monday, 10th August, and it’s been wonderful to be back to class at West Barns. 😊

This week included a very special extra lesson with two of our West Barns dancers. Gareth organised a private class as a birthday gift for his wife Sharon. It was a lovely chance to work through some ballet basics, and even try a little pas de deux! Thank you both and happy birthday Sharon!

I’m always happy to arrange additional lessons or one to one sessions. Gift vouchers can also be purchased if you would like to share the joy of ballet with someone else.

It was really nice to have time after our final classes of this block for drinks, nibbles and chat! Thank you everyone and I hope you're enjoying the short summer break. ☀️
Our Gentle Adult Ballet classes at West Barns resume next Tuesday 28th July, and North Berwick classes restart on 10th August.
I'm also excited to announce that a new weekly class will be starting at Gullane Village Hall, from Wednesday 19th August 1.30 - 2.30pm. Please help spread the word with anyone who may be interested in joining us, and feel free to email for more information on [email protected]
Looking forward to more classes filled with beautiful music, lovely movement and lots of fun! 🌟

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Can ballet really help you stay strong and balanced as you age? 🩰 This study looked at women over 50 who participated in a 10-week classical ballet program, and the results are pretty compelling. Comment LINK and I will send you a link to the full research article! Participants showed significant improvements in lower body strength, measured through functional movements like sit-to-stand and even a forward leap. There were also improvements in balance (specifically on one leg), and (maybe most importantly) a 95% adherence rate. That last point matters. A lot of traditional exercise programs struggle with consistency, but ballet? People actually stick with it. No injuries were reported either. From a science perspective, this highlights something really important: The best exercise isn’t just what works in theory… it’s what people enjoy enough to keep doing long-term. Ballet combines strength, coordination, flexibility, and motor control in a way that challenges the body and engages the mind. And this study suggests it may be a powerful (and enjoyable) option for maintaining physical function as we age. ⚠️Of course, this was a small, single-arm study, so we need more research (like randomized controlled trials) to fully understand the effects. But it’s a promising step! Have you ever tried ballet as an adult? #ballet #dancescience #adultballet #healthyageing #dance

We are delighted to be taking part in the 'More to Life' Festival from Monday 27th April in North Berwick. Come along to join us!