Dance for Health
Health projects and initiatives run and/or supported by Alanya Dance
"From the moment I met Abbie I felt a bond to her
and her energy to be involved in local events", Sophie Armstrong, Wye Circus
Programme 1:
Follow-on Gentle Dance Exercise for all, with a playlist from the Golden Age of Pop.
- Easy-to-follow steps or do your own thing!
- Suitable for those with limited mobility
- Break for rest and chat
Programme 2:
Get your legwarmers on and join me for a thorough full-body workout 80s style.
Great playlist to get you Footloose!
- Mobilisation Warm Up
- Aerobic Dance Combinations
- Stretches & Floorwork
- Cool Down
Covid safety measures in place for in-person Move with the Groove classes:
- Limited numbers/class 'bubble'
- Class activity is within your own space; there's no mingling and participants are well spaced
- Face coverings are not advised unless necessary for medical reasons
- Ventilated venue - good through flow in the buildings, but well heated
- Hand sanitiser - available on entry and exit
- Testing - participants are encouraged to take a lateral flow test before class, and are asked not to attend if they have any Covid symptoms or feel unwell. I will be taking an LFT before each class.
- Hygiene - all surfaces are cleaned before and after class. Cleaning materials are provided in the toilets, please wipe down any touched surfaces after use
Alanya is very grateful to Ignite CIC for its support with various activities and courses
Recent Events
"The community members who joined you were left singing for most of the day
and the response after the session was really lovely."
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
Peterchurch, Herefordshire
Peterchurch, Herefordshire
Ready to teach the good people of Peterchurch!
With thanks to the people of Peterchurch for this fun workshop, and the cakes!
Research
Alanya is currently working with the research team at Worcester University
as a member of its expert panel studying Bellydance and Pregnancy
as a member of its expert panel studying Bellydance and Pregnancy
Creative Connections
Alanya is a member of the Creative Connections Network, bringing the arts into schools, providing young people with opportunities to experience a range of cultural activities.
https://creativeconnectionsh.co.uk/the-network/
5 Steps to Mental Wellbring
Specially designed programmes to promote wellbeing in children and young people:
Arabic Dance for Children
Ages: 5-12
- Working with others
- Co-ordination
- Cultural exploration
- Music awareness
Egyptian Bellydance for Young People:
Ages: 13+
- Positive body image
- Connection with others
- Cultural understanding
- Physical awareness
Enterprising Communities
Community Catalysts working with local enterprises to offer people care and support to suit them.
www.communitycatalysts.co.uk
Find me in the Directory at www.smallgoodstuff.co.uk
Alanya is very grateful to Small Good Stuff for its generous training grant in 2022
Just Because
Alanya supports Just Because - raising awareness and support for women
experiencing breast cancer in Egypt and the UK.
www.justbecausecharity.co.uk Registered charity 1121496
