'Dancing for Joy' Experience Day

Dance Network Association proudly hosts our 'Dancing for Joy' Experience Day.
A special 10-year anniversary conference, showcasing the power of our work and dance in care and community settings.

Join us for the 'Dancing for Joy Experience Day 2025' a conference style event day designed to equip and inspire you with the knowledge and skills to bring dance into your setting and enrich the lives of older adults, including those living with Dementia and Parkinson’s.

Date: Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Venue: Colchester Rugby Club
Time: 10:00 – 16:00

Who Should Attend?
✔ Care Homes
✔ Day Centre Activity Coordinators
✔ GP Care Providers & Practice Managers
✔ Students in OT, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language
✔ Dance Artists interested in working with older adults

Why Attend?
✔ Gain insight into Dance Network Association (DNA) and its impactful work in the community for those with lived conditions
✔ Learn how to create and deliver inclusive dance sessions for older adults
✔ Take away a practical toolkit of ideas, including a the DNA resource book including prop and music lists
✔ Hear from DNA’s champions—individuals already benefiting from our dance programmes
✔ Connect with experts and like-minded professionals in a supportive environment

Pricing & Booking
Early Bird (Discounted Rate if you book before 31 May 2025)
🎟️ Organisation / Care Home Professionals: £95
🎟️ Graduates / Dance Artist: £68

General Admission
🎟️ Organisation / Care Home Professionals: £150
🎟️ Graduates / Dance Artist: £100

All tickets include entry to the experience day, lunch and resources.

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Schedule of the Day
9:00-9:30 Arrive/sign in, breakfast and networking
9:30-10:00 Welcome talk
10:00-10:30 Practical warm up
10:30-11:40 Workshop 1
11:45-12:00 Break
12:00-13:10 Workshop 2
13:15-14:00 Lunch and networking
14:00-15:10 Workshop 3
15:15-15:30 Break
15:30-16:40 Workshop 4
16:45-17:30 Q&A/Raffle/Closing
17:30 End of event

Workshop Choices

Workshop 1


Workshop 2


Workshop 3


Workshop 4


Extend Your Learning with DNA’s Training Packages
Loved the experience day? Take your skills further with DNA’s specialist training packages. For over a decade, we’ve empowered professionals to deliver engaging, inclusive dance sessions in both care and community settings.

📩 Find Out More.