Weekly community dance session for adults, especially those aged 50 and over, led by dance artist Helen-Marie as part of Storyhouse Elders.
Keep on Dancing returns to The Studio by Storyhouse on Monday 9 November, and it's a proper run of sessions rather than a one-off. It's part of Storyhouse Elders, run in partnership with Cheshire Dance, and it's aimed at adults, especially those aged 50 and over. The whole thing is led by dance artist Helen-Marie, and it's built around a simple, welcoming idea: getting people moving together in a supportive environment.
Each week you work with a professional dance artist to learn, rehearse and collaborate. The sessions draw inspiration from the wider Storyhouse programme, so there's a bit of a connection to what else is going on around the building, and you're part of the Storyhouse community rather than just a class that comes and goes. The focus is on posture, mobility and breath, and it's described as a place to keep fit, gain confidence in movement and express yourself. You don't need any previous dance experience to join in, and the atmosphere is relaxed, fun and engaging. A drink afterwards in The Kitchen rounds off the afternoon, so it's as much about the social side as the dancing.
It's a six-week run, with sessions on Mondays from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on 9, 16, 23 and 30 November, and then 7 and 14 December. That's six Mondays in a row, so it's something you can settle into over the next couple of months. The Studio is on Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2AR, right in the heart of things.
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Classes are £6 to £8 each, and they take both card and cash, though online booking is preferred. If you're looking for a way to stay active and meet a few new people in the city, this is a gentle, low-pressure way to do it.
