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Creative Dance with Live Music for Over 55s

19th January 2023 @ 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

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An event every week that begins at 1:45pm on Thursday, repeating until 27th July 2023

£6

Dare2Dance Company (D2D) is looking for new members! Are you interested in creative dance and would you like to be part of our community in a relaxed, joyful atmosphere and safe environment for self-expression? Everyone is welcome and no prior dance experience necessary. First class is free for newcomers and after that it’s pay as you go.

Dare2Dance Company (D2D) is a creative dance company for seniors, formed in 2011 by Jane Judd. Based in North London the group is now lead by Jane’s daughter-in-law, Maga Judd. Weekly classes take place at Wesley Hall in High Barnet, with live music accompaniment from Nick Judd. There are two strands to the company’s work: the first is focused well-being, where movement and dance-related exercises help promote a variety of health benefits such as stretching, physical and cognitive training, learning new skills and reducing social isolation. The second is performance-based, where the group create original choreography and have the opportunity to perform at various venues and events. D2D classes take place in an open and welcoming environment and are suitable for anyone with an interest in creative movement or community and participatory dance.

Maga Judd is a dancer, performer, choreographer, improviser and yoga teacher, graduating from London Contemporary Dance School, Middlesex University and East London School of Yoga. Maga has over fifteen years professional experience in contemporary dance, physical theatre, contact improvisation and improvisation, and has created and performed in many pieces in international festivals across Europe and the Middle East. Maga currently teaches Release technique and Improvisation at Middlesex University.

Contact details and info: alexkjudd@gmail.com.

Details

Date:
19th January 2023
Time:
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Cost:
£6
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/D2Ddancecompany

Venue

Wesley Hall
9 Stapylton Road
Barnet, EN5 4JJ United Kingdom
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Phone:
02084471847
Website:
https://www.barnetbrookside.co.uk/wesley-hall/