Gently Ballroom Dance Classes
Elegant, gentle-paced recreational Ballroom and Latin dance steps without the need for a partner. Adults of any age are welcome but aimed mostly at over 55s. Friendly, inclusive and Laucinda is trained to provide adaptations and modifications where necessary.
About Gently Ballroom
In 2013 Laucinda was inspired to teach some classes for those who are more elderly or recovering from injury. She trained with Matthew Cutler from BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing (winner in 07’ with Alesha Dixon) to create her own brand ‘Gently Ballroom’. This class involves elegant, gentle paced, recreational Ballroom and Latin dance steps (such as the Waltz, Tango and Cha Cha Cha) without the need for a partner. Laucinda ran this class weekly for 11 years and now offers it for special bookings. Although aimed at over 55s, under 55s are also welcome. The regular clients were all aged between 50 and 91. Laucinda has also delivered this concept as a course plus tasters / experience days to City of York Council’s ‘Engage over 50s’ programme, Hambleton District Council, Rural Arts programmes, for WI groups and for North Yorkshire County Council as well.
Health Benefits
Dancing leads to improved balance, coordination, proprioception, strength and wellbeing. Regular dance activity helps reduce the risk of chronic conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, osteoporosis and depression.