At More Than Mobility we are big fans of music and dancing and we believe it can be a great stress reliever!
From hip-hop to the foxtrot, dance fever is sweeping the nation, fuelled by popular TV shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and BBC3’s Dancing on Wheels.
Regular dancing is great for losing weight, maintaining strong bones, improving posture and muscle strength, increasing balance and co-ordination, and beating stress.
One of the best things about dancing is that while you’re having fun moving to music and meeting new people, you’re getting all the health benefits of a good workout.
Before you start
Most accredited dance schools hold beginners’ courses and welcome people with disabilities. Dance schools are friendly and a great way to socialise.
Classes can cost as little as £5 – £10 for a 90-minute session. If the first class you try falls short of your expectations, don’t be put off. It’s worth trying a few different classes until you find the right one for you.
Find a dance class
- Contact a dance agency in your region on the One Dance UK website to find dance classes near you.
- Find a class near you on the Exercise Move Dance website.
- Dance Near You has a database of 1,000-plus dance classes of all levels run by dance teachers, dance schools and studios located across the UK.
- London Dance, set up by the Arts Council England and Sadler’s Wells Theatre, has a directory of dance classes offered across London.
- Change4Life’s Let’s Dance section for free online dance routines, games and ideas for all the family.
- Wheelchair Dance Sport Association.
BBC3’s Dancing on Wheels has done wonders for the sport of wheelchair dancing and raised its profile as a recreational activity. Wheelchair dancing is open to people of all abilities, including mixed ability dance partners. For more information and to find a class near you, visit the Wheelchair Dance Sport Association.
If you are looking for a new wheelchair then do take a look at our range of transit wheelchairs and self-propelling wheelchairs that start from as little as £99!
Best Wishes
More Than Mobility Team
