OVER 50'S CONTEMPORARY | ADVANCED

A fun and engaging contemporary dance class for participants aged 50+, delivered in a supportive, structured session. This class is recommended if you have at least 2+ years of experience in contemporary and have attended contemporary classes consistently over the past year.

Led by an experienced practitioner, participants can expect to:

Explore their creativity and musicality through dance
Learn at an appropriate pace and level
Develop technique and stamina
Build strength, mobility and flexibility

Participants should wear clothes that they are comfortable moving in and bring a reusable bottle of water. Water fountains can be found on the ground floor and 1^st floor of the building. Shoes should be removed for class and participants should wear socks or participate bare foot.

We also offer a Open Contemporary class for Over 50s. If you are unsure which class level is appropriate for you, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly Box Office Team on 01473 295230 who would be happy to advise you.

Term dates: Monday 28 April – Monday 14 July 2025
Bank Holidays and Half Term: There will be no class on Monday 5 May or Monday 26 May 2025

Please note: if you wish to pay for the term in two half-termly instalments, please get in touch with our friendly Box Office team on 01473 295230.

Get Dancing Access Scheme

If you’re aged 18 or over, in receipt of Universal Credit, live in IP1, IP2, IP3 or IP4, and do not currently take part in classes at DanceEast, you can access one whole term of classes completely free. Find out more about the Get Dancing Access Scheme and the necessary criteria here. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Try a Taster Class

If you are interested in trying out a class before booking for the whole term, give our box office a call on 01473 295230 to book a taster session.

If you would like to familiarise yourself with the building before your visit, you can download our Visual Story here or take a Virtual Tour here.

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MOVING MINDS

Wed 8 Jan - Wed 2 Apr - 10.30AM - 11.45AM
Donation

Suitable for ages 16+

Run in association with Inside Out, Moving Minds is open to anyone who feels drawn to the idea of creative dance and movement to support their wellbeing and mental health.

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CEYDA TANC DANCE | COMPANY CLASS

Tue 1 Apr - 9.30AM - 10.30AM
Free

For dance students, graduates and professionals, this fast-paced advanced class explores Ceyda Tanc Dance's movement vocabulary, blending contemporary dance with Turkish folk influences.

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CANDOCO DANCE COMPANY | OVER AND OVER (AND OVER AGAIN)

Fri 4 Apr - 7.30PM
From £18, concessions from £14

Join Candoco and Dan Daw Creative Projects on a beat-driven, joyful journey to a perfect rave - a place where everyone is welcome.

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