Health and Well being
Our work in this field is centered on a holistic approach, acknowledging that dance can play a fundamental role in improving physical and mental health and wellbeing whilst also providing wider benefits by engaging in creative practice.
Most recently the new government ‘Be Active, Be Healthy’ national plan recognises the unique contribution dance can make to health and well-being and as a member of the East Midlands Physical Activity Network led through Department of Health regional staff Dance4 aids and advocates for dance initiatives to progress in support of these national developments.
Download our Dance in Health & Wellbeing Expertise sheet that provides a brief history of our programme and accomplishments. Our ADVANCE download report reviews a national dance and health conference we produced in 2005.
We are currently working with partners and searching for funding, to pursue new areas of work in delivery, research and best practice.
Recent News
We have produced a second evaluation report on our innovative Young@Heart dance and creative movement over 60’s programme through funding from the Gedling PCT Health & Social Wellbeing Partnership fund. The research is carried out by researchers from the University of Nottingham and highlights what dance offers that other physical activities don’t. The programme primarily aims to promote physical and emotional health and social wellbeing amongst older people by providing creative opportunities for physical activity and emotional expression through dance.
Young@Heart Report 2 Executive Summary
We are pleased to announce that Broxtowe PCT have awarded us funds to establish and deliver our Young@Heart programme in Brinsley, Nottinghamshire until April 2010. The project also supported by Broxtowe Borough Council Arts Development and Vitality Activity Referral programme aims to bring together the local over 60’s community, particularly those at risk of isolation for dance and movement session with that Dance4 artistic flavour.
Case Studies/Archive
Young@Heart Programme
Newstead Village Programme
Hands Project
Sheltered Housing Project
