"Residents love their 'Dancing With Dementia' sessions with DNA. The residents have a great time and we love seeing you every week!"

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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.
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Sessions run between 1.5 - 2 hours in total, which includes a 45 - 90 minute dance class and either begins or concludes with a social over tea & coffee depending on the session. 

 

To book any of the sessions below please click this link to book your class. If you need support booking, please call 07490 37 47 17 or email info@dancenetworkassociation.org.uk

COLCHESTER

Weekly on Thursdays
Time: 11:30 - 12:45

8 | 15 | 22 | 29 January

5 | 12 | 26 February

5 | 12 | 19 | 26 March

16 | 23 | 30 April

7 | 14 | 21 May

4 | 11 | 18 | 25 June

2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 July

and 6 August  
Venue: William Loveless Hall, High St, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9AB
Suggested donation of £5.00 per person per class to support the sustainability of the class
Supported by the generosity of the Anglian Community Trust (ACT) and the National Lottery Awards for All

BRAINTREE
Monthly sessions every third Thursday of the month
11:00 – 12:30

15 Jan | 19 Feb | 19 Mar | 16 Apr | 21 May | 18 Jun | 16 Jul 
Venue: Braintree Mews Care Home, Church Ln, Braintree CM7 5SE
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 Avery Collection.

HALSTEAD
Monthly sessions every third Tuesday of the month
14:00 – 15:30

20 Jan | 17 Feb | 17 Mar | 21 Apr | 19 May | 16 Jun | 21 Jul 
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.

 

BRENTWOOD
Weekly on Fridays

11:30 - 13:15

09 | 16 | 23 | 30 January, 06 | 13 | 20 | 27 February 2026
Venue: Hutton Community Centre, Harrison Close, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 1LP
Suggested Donation of £5.00 per session to support the sustainability of the programme
This project is funded by the Essex County Council Carers Community Fund and the Brentwood District Council UK Shared Prosperity Fund

RAYLEIGH
Monthly classes on Mondays

10:30 - 12:30
12 January 2026

09 February 2026

09 March 2026
Venue: Mill Arts & Events Centre, Mill Hall, Bellingham Ln, Rayleigh SS6 7ED
Suggested Donation of £5.00 per session to support the sustainability of the programme

 

SUNSPOT
Monthly classes on Mondays

10:30 - 12:00
19 January 2026

16 February 2026

16 March 2026

20 April 2026

18 May 2026

15 June 2026

20 July 2026

17 August 2026
Venue: Sunspot, Brooklands, Jaywick Sands, Essex, CO15 2JG 

Suggested Donation of £5.00 per session to support the sustainability of the programme

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