Dance Re:Ignite Performances and Workshops (Dacorum)
Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing
Project: Dance Re:Ignite 4.0
Dance Re:Ignite Performances and Workshops (Dacorum)
Location: Various community settings
Dates: 6 January to 27 June 2025
Day: Various Available
Time: Various Available
Suitable for: Adults, Health and Wellbeing Settings
Led by: Louise White at Dacorum Community Dance
Event Overview:
Dance Re:Ignite is a project framework of participatory and training activities and celebrations designed to enhance and develop dance practice and infrastructure of provision for 55+ year olds and inclusive groups in Hertfordshire.
The Dance Re:Ignite Dacorum group are available for performances, workshops and residencies in Hemel Hempstead and surrounding areas.
Performance Information:
Title: Small Joys
Creators: Louise White, Annie Smith, Lo White, Katharine Harper and dancers – Audrey, Jane, Joan, Trish, Pearl, Rosemary and Brenda
Music: Small Joys, Jonathan ‘Stan’ White
“Enjoy the little things in life…for one day you’ll look back and realise they were the big things” Kurt Vonnegut. In our imaginary café we are celebrating the little things in life that bring us joy, moments each day that make us smile.
Dance Re:Ignite Dacorum have a performance and workshop package available to tour to community settings. The performance lasts approximately 10 minutes and is suitable for a range of community settings, including care homes, day centres, sheltered housing lounges and lunch clubs. Following the performance, the group can lead a workshop (30 – 45 minutes) and have time for refreshments and chat with participants. The workshop is suitable for all ages and can be done seated.
Past performances include: The Heather Club, William Crook House, Senior Pals, Waterside Centre, Centre in the Park
Residency Information:
For community groups that would like to embed further dance opportunities in their provision for their members, Dance Re:Ignite Dacorum are available for a series of five follow up workshop sessions. Enquire for more information.
Link for more information or booking:
Funder:
Arts Council England