The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) announces a weekly dance programme for seniors, commencing February 22, 2017 in Pt Chevalier and Blockhouse Bay.

Following a highly successful pilot programme in 2016, The New Zealand Dance Company will continue running a special dance programme for people ages 60 and up, where no dance experience is necessary. Classes will be led by NZDC Seniors Dance Teacher Kerry-Ann Stanton, and will take place every Wednesday between February 22 and 16 August 2017 in Pt. Chevalier and in Blockhouse Bay. 

Previous participants plan on returning to classes, feeling they have gained a valuable experience through the group. “The main thing I experienced through ‘Feisty Feet’ is appreciation that this opportunity has come into my life at the age of 73” says one Pt. Chevalier resident. Another participant added: “The sense of community and group support was fantastic.  Kerry-Ann’s sensitive handling of us chatting ladies was a boon and her inclusive style made everyone feel welcome.”

NZDC Artistic Director Shona McCullagh who last year assisted “Feisty Feet” participants in an end of year performance on Remembrance Sunday at the Auckland War Memorial Museum says NZDC has a strong commitment to sharing the benefits of dance with both community as well as the profession. “We are particularly interested in bringing men and women of different cultures together in these classes and exploring the positive benefits of dance being a universal language.”

Teacher Kerry-Ann says: “I enjoy bringing the joys of movement to people in their older age. Dance has been shown to have a positive influence on people, such as a reduced risk of dementia, reduced stress and depression, providing increased energy and serotonin. These classes are fun, inclusive of all cultures and are a great way to make new friends. “

Feisty Feet – Creative Dance Classes for Seniors

Wednesdays 22 February – 16 August 2017

Subud Hall, 19 Formby Rd, Pt Chevalier | 10 – 11 am Wednesdays

Blockhouse Bay Senior Citizens Hall, 524 Blockhouse Bay Road, Blockhouse Bay | 1 – 2 pm Wednesdays

Book online, by phone, email or in person at the class

nzdc.org.nz/feisty-feet | yep@nzdc.org.nz | Ph. 027 474 5003

Presented with support from Foundation North and Creative New Zealand

To book interviews with Kerry-Ann Stanton or NZDC Artistic Director Shona McCullagh:

Contact: Maya Shapiro – Marketing & Development Executive / The New Zealand Dance Company   Email: maya.shapiro@nzdc.org.nz Ph: (09) 378-7361

About The New Zealand Dance Company: Founded in 2012, NZDC is Aotearoa’s freshest dance company. The company was formed to build a hot bed of dance talent and creativity that is sustainable and to challenge and grow New Zealand dance culture. The vision for NZDC is to create new connections to dance. nzdc.org.nz