Customer Testimonials

"The Dancing for Health classes are fun, flexible and fabulously uplifting and are geared to people of all ages and abilities. Having undergone major lung surgery following a cancer diagnosis I have found that the style of teaching has literally breathed new life into me. At each session they always comes up with new and exciting routines, which might look complicated at first but you are guaranteed that by the end of the lesson you dance the steps like you just made them up! Dancing has boosted my confidence, improved my health and made me a much happier person - and it’s all thanks to Dancing for Health who have made me what I am today."

"Because I have been diagnosed with chronic rheumatoid arthritis and unfortunately have also suffered three strokes, my mobility and balance is greatly impaired. Since doing the seated dancing, both my physical and emotional well-being is amazing. Both muscle strength, particularly on the left side of my body which was affected by my last stroke, and general mobility through my joints is much improved."

"Thank you for the seated dancing, it has really helped me. Since breaking my hip, overall exercises have been difficult due to mainly having to concentrate on exercising my leg and hip muscles. Using crutches and a walking stick in rehabilitation and having to sleep on my back in bed has all taken its toll on my neck, shoulders and arms. Your gentle exercises with music have helped me tremendously to manage the pain and stiffness in my upper body. Every week I feel an improvement and I really enjoy joining in with the exercises. Keep up the good work."

"I cannot stand or walk independently due to a spinal injury. Joining in the seated dancing is something that I look forward to. It's enjoyable and motivating, encouraging me to do my exercise. I have a physiotherapist every week and they have noticed an improvement in my upper body strength and mobility"

"I try not to think about my disability and just get on with my everyday life, but when the pandemic hit and I was stuck in isolating, I started to feel depressed, frustrated and isolated. The seated dancing has made such a difference to me. I can't thank you enough!"

"I would just like to tell you how much my head and neck rotation has improved since joining your seated dancing classes. I love the music and making new acquaintances with other participants"

"The choice of music for the seated dancing is full of energy and uplifts your mood, even on the dullest of days. And with all this enjoyment going on, you forget the lockdown, your discomfort and pain and feeling lonely, and the hour passes all too quickly."

"I have many side effects from my cancer treatment and initially I thought... ooh chair dancing... not for me... but roll on a few sessions... my joints feel looser, less painful and my brain is switched on because I'm connecting brain and limbs. It's good for you and fun and it doesn't matter if we do it wrong!"

Having Parkinson's can make my body freeze and I feel like I have concrete boots on, but since attending the Dancing for Health classes I haven't froze. My GP has said he has noticed a vast difference and improvement in my movements and my joints aren't as stiff. I'm a shy person and struggle in group situations, but I have found this group has made me feel welcomed and comfortable. I look forward to going and it has made me go out and be a bit more social. I appreciate the moves being tailored to suit my tremors and it helps me not worry about doing it.

It's just pure joy! Dancing to great music at your own level of intensity, add in singing and laughter.... you can't help but feel amazing. The exercise and fitness is a hidden bonus. I have always danced for fitness but have struggled since my cancer treatment and the long term side effects mean I can't spend as much time on my feet. So to be able to do it seated is what makes it achievable and I am able to exercise longer than if I was standing.

When exercising at the gym it is a bit boring and your mind can wander. Whereas the seated dancing is more fun. You have to focus on following the actions. It engages the mind as well as the body and you can sing along. So you don't have time to worry, you are so focused on following, doing your movements and singing! I really enjoy it

The online seated dancing is fantastic for me as I have a condition (EDS) that means I dislocate my joints frequently so these lower intensity movements mean I can still interact with the class and participate, even if my joints are having a bad phase of subluxation. As a full time wheelchair user, I have struggled to find a class that is appropriate for the level of movement that my body can do with my spinal cord nerve pain as specific wheelchair involve spins and tilts of the wheelchair which I struggle to do. This class is absolutely perfect and I can participate in as much or a little of the class as I can. I medically can't leave the house unattended so the online classes are a lovely way to have social interaction with other like minded people on a regular basis and prevent isolation for us all.