Dance for Arthritis
An online group dance program designed to help people living with arthritis increase their physical activity while having fun. Delivered in partnership with The Arthritis Movement (formerly known as Arthritis Queensland) , this program offers movements that are safe and beneficial to arthritis management.
#Program overview
Piloted in 2023, Dance for Arthritis is a 10-week arthritis exercise program delivered online, allowing you to join us from the comfort of your own home with Queensland Ballet’s experienced Teaching Artists guiding you through a range of adapted dance exercises and Queensland Ballet repertoire inspired movement.
We have partnered with The Arthritis Movement to develop this online group dance program. The Arthritis Movement will stay connected with you for the duration of the 10-week program to help keep you motivated, offer support, and provide additional resources so you can incorporate safe movement into your lifestyle.
#Why get involved?
Keeping active is vital for people living with arthritis. Regular exercise increases strength and flexibility which can help to decrease arthritis symptoms like joint pain and fatigue.
Several studies have found people suffering from arthritis had improvement in mobility and joint pain, as well as positive changes in depression, anxiety, fatigue and tension when participating in a dance program once a week.
Alongside the physical benefits, this program also offers a wonderful opportunity to connect socially through the shared joy and experience of dance.
#Program details
When
Running in 10-week program blocks across the year, we offer 6 different online class timeslots across Monday-Friday and one in-person class on Saturdays. You can view the full schedule and complete your registration online here.
Location
As a predominately online program, Dance for Arthritis is available for anyone living with arthritis across Queensland. Our regular in-person classes are located at Thomas Dixon Centre Studios, 406 Montague Road, West End 4101.
Program Cost
$50 for a 10-week program
This program is offered at a subsidised rate, in thanks to the generous support of Queensland Health, as part of the Van Norton Li Community Health Institute and our partnership support from The Arthritis Movement.
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Van Norton Li Community Health Institute
Using dance as our tool, to enrich lives and positively impact the health and wellbeing of people throughout Queensland.
Memberships
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