"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 & coffe,e 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: 11:15 - 12:45
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
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
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
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.

 

BRENTWOOD
Fridays 10:30 - 12:30
September 19/26
October 3/10/17/24 and 31 October
November 7/21
December 12/19
Venue: Brentwood Theatre, Shenfield Road, CM15 8AG
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

Classes returning in January will be moving to Hutton Community Centre at a new time of 11:30 - 13:30, starting date Friday, 9 January 2026 

RAYLEIGH
Monthly classes on Mondays

10:30 - 12:30
13 October 2025
10 November 2025
8 December 2025 and 12 January 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

COMING SOON CLASSES IN JAYWICK in TENDRING.

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