

One Meeting, Many Ripples: Community Power Through Partnership
At Dance Network Association (DNA), we often talk about the power of partnership — and this year, funding support from Anglian Community Trust (ACT) alongside Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures’ Doorstep Duets project has shown exactly how meaningful that power can be. Thanks to ACT’s investment in a new Dancing with Dementia programme delivered in Wivenhoe, Colchester this season, we were able to deliver 10 high-quality, inclusive dance sessions for 30 people living with d


Celebrating Connection During Dementia Action Week and Beyond...
Photo: DNA's Dancing with Dementia programme by Mikaela Jade Photography As part of Dementia Action Week, we were proud to deliver two...


Dance Network Association Appoints New Chair of Trustees
Dr. Elsa Urmston Dance Network Association (DNA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Elsa Urmston as Chair of Trustees,...


Leading from the heart: Feminist leadership in action
By Gemma Wright Women supporting and lifting other women For generations, traditional leadership has been shaped by hierarchy, control,...


Dancing For All
At the Dance Network Association (DNA), we believe dance is a universal language, one that connects people of all ages, abilities and...


Benefits of DNA dance classes for those living with Dementia and Parkinson’s
Imagine a space where people sing along to the music played in a class out of memory and habit; people from all backgrounds come together...


Dancing with Dementia Braintree: A Christmas Celebration of Movement, Joy, and Community
As we approach the end of 2024, I had the privilege of attending the final Dancing with Dementia class of the year in Braintree. This...


Maisy Makes a Move!
I recently finished my degree in dance, graduating with a first class honours at the University of Suffolk. Since then, I have done work...


Dancing with Parkinson’s & Technology Experience Day
Last week saw DNA host our first Dancing with Parkinson’s & Technology Experience Day at Colchester University. The day was delivered in...


Meet David - RE:Generation Colchester
"This [RE:Generation class] is completely different to dancing, but it’s really entertaining. I mean, I used to dance all my life until I...





















