Improve Your Fitness Dancing for Seniors

1st and 3rd Thursdays, 2 – 4 pm

Liberal Hall, 7 Station Road, Orpington, BR6 0RZ (opp Tesco)

Cost £7.50. Pay on the door

Improve your mobility, balance and muscle tone while enjoying the company of other seniors. Easy dances, steady pace. If you can walk, you can dance! Friendly, sociable class. No partner or prior experience needed. 

Research by the University of Leeds , has highlighted the benefits of dancing for seniors:

*Good for the heart
*Builds muscle strength
*Improves balance
*Increases the ‘happy hormones’ serotonin and endorphins.
*Increases flexibility and agility
*Improves mental health

In 1997, I was knocked down by a car while crossing the road. My back was broken and myknee smashed. I was on crutches. Walking was difficult, but I carried on dancing as soon as I could. A few years later, the consultant told me I needed a knee replacement as I have a ligament missing, extensive cartilage damage and osteoarthritis. I refused and kept dancing. I’m still dancing today and I still haven't had the operation.  Janet

2025 dates

September 4, 18
October 2, 16
November 6, 20
December 4, 18

When and where are the classes?
The 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 2 - 4 pm at the Orpington Liberal Club, 7 Station Rd, Orpington BR6 0RZ

Can I come on my own?
Yes! You will be made very welcome. E

How do I get there?

Car: The postcode is BR5 0RZ. There is some parking in front of the hall, and further parking in Tesco opposite.

Train: Orpington Station is a short walk away. Turn left out of the station, go down the hill and the hall is on your right, opposite Tesco.

Bus: Bus to Orpington High Street, memorial bus stop. The hall is a few yards away up the hill, on the left, opposite Tesco.

Read how dancing helped me recover from a road accident

What does it cost?
£7.50. Pay on the door.

What should I wear?
Loose, relaxing clothing. Ladies: skirt or trousers and blouse.Men: trousers and shirts or T-shirt. Dancing shoes or trainers.

Do I have to book?
No. 

Do you get paid for running Juice of Barley?
No. All money received goes to paying the running costs.