Dancing with Dementia classes offer a chance for participants to experience creative movement and dance with their companions. Classes focus on stimulation of the brain through movement, repetition, props and musical timelines. These factors offer the opportunity to keep the mind alert whilst also unlocking support for general well-being.
Sessions run for 90 minutes in total which includes a 45 -60 minute dance class and either begins or concludes with a social over tea & coffee.
HALSTEAD
Monthly sessions every third Tuesday of the month
Time: 14:00 – 15:30
Venue: Colne View Care Home, Dame Mary Walk, Colchester Rd, Halstead, CO9 2FF
Suggested donation of £5.00 per person per class to support the sustainability of the class
This project has been funded by: Braintree District and Eastlight Community Fund and the Jean and Peter Davey Charitable Fund which are administered by ECF. Space has kindly been offered by Colne View Care Home.
To book please visit our booking page on the website https://www.dancenetworkassociation.org.uk/book-online or give us a call on 07490 37 47 17 or email info@dancenetworkassociation.org.uk and we can help get you booked in.
Who Can Attend
- Adults living with dementia at any stage of the condition.
- Adults living with mild cognitive impairment or similar memory-related conditions who would benefit from creative, stimulating activity.
- We very much encourage companions, carers, family members or friends who wish to attend and participate alongside the person living with dementia.
- Individuals who require close supervision, mobility support, or personal care must attend with a carer, who should remain present throughout the session to provide support.
What to Expect
- Dancing with Dementia classes offer a warm, welcoming environment where participants and companions can enjoy creative movement, dance, music, and shared social time.
Sessions support: - Stimulation of the brain through movement repetition, musical timelines, props and sensory tools.
- Memory, attention, and mental engagement, helping keep the mind active.
- General physical wellbeing and gentle mobility.
- Social connection, confidence, and companionship.
Geographical Area
- Participants should be located in or able to travel to one of our delivery locations across Essex, including:
Colchester (Wivenhoe)
Braintree
Halstead
Brentwood
Rayleigh
Jaywick (coming soon)
Referral Routes
- Self-referral—participants, family members, and carers may book directly.
- Professional referral—health and social care teams, memory clinics, dementia support services, care homes, and community organisations are welcome to refer individuals.
Level of Need
- All movement can be adapted to individual needs, and sessions are designed to be accessible for people living with dementia with varied cognitive and mobility levels.
Accessibility - Our classes are designed to be inclusive, adaptable, and dementia-friendly.
- We ask that participants, carers, or referrers inform the team of any significant changes in health, mobility, or cognition, so we can continue to support everyone safely and effectively.
How to Attend
Please visit our booking page:
https://www.dancenetworkassociation.org.uk/book-online
If you need help booking, please contact us:
07490 37 47 17
info@dancenetworkassociation.org.uk