Dance Network Association (DNA) is a dance charity that enables people to live more connected, joyful and aspirational lives through dance. 
 

Dancing with DNA provides opportunities for people to improve their confidence and physical well-being, nurtures creativity and independent thinking and enhances friendships through social interaction. 

 

DNA programme details 2026-2027  

At Dance Network Association, we believe creating healthier communities requires more than delivering great programmes. It also means investing in the people, partnerships, knowledge and evidence that make Creative Health sustainable for the future. 

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Our work is therefore delivered through two interconnected strands. Together, they enable us to support individuals and communities while developing the workforce, partnerships and evidence needed to grow Creative Health across Essex and beyond. 

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💜 Dancing for Joy 

Creative Health programmes that help people move, connect and thrive. 

Dancing for Joy brings together our community-based Creative Health programmes, supporting people from early years through to healthy ageing. Through dance, creativity and meaningful social connection, we help improve physical health, mental wellbeing, confidence and independence while reducing loneliness and strengthening communities. 

Our programmes support children, young people, families, older adults, people living with long-term health conditions and those experiencing health inequalities, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to experience the lifelong benefits of dance. 

 

💚 Growing Creative Health 

Developing people, partnerships and practice. 

Alongside delivering programmes, we are committed to strengthening the future of Creative Health. Growing Creative Health focuses on developing artists, supporting the health and care workforce, building strategic partnerships and contributing to research and evidence. Through mentoring, training, student placements, consultancy and collaborative projects, we help embed Creative Health within communities and wider health and social care systems. 

Together, these two strands reflect DNA's belief that healthier communities are created by investing in both people and practice. 

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💜 Dancing for Joy 

Creative Health programmes that support people across the life course. 

• Dancing with Families  

• Dancing with Young People  

• Connect and dance – dance class for adults  

• Dancing for Wellbeing  

• Dancing Pathways  

• Dancing with Care  

• Dancing with Parkinson’s  

• Creative Wellbeing Cafe  

• Dancing with Dementia  

• Intergenerational Dance  

• Community Dance Projects  

 

💚 Growing Creative Health 

Developing people, partnerships and practice. 

• Artist Development  

• Mentoring & Peer Support  

• Creative Health Training  

• Student Placements  

• Research & Evaluation  

• Resources & Consultancy  

• Community Dance Networks  

• Strategic Partnerships 

 

Details of our current activity, locations and funders 

Always check the website for up-to-date information: www.dancenetworkassociation.org.uk 

Book please email or call  

 info@dancenetworkassociation.org.uk / 07490 37 47 17