Over 55s
Welcome to Dance City where you can realise your dancing dreams. Dance City is your space to learn, relax, get fit, meet new people and be inspired.
We pride ourselves on offering something for everyone so even if you’ve never danced before you’re welcome here. If you’re returning to dance after a break then welcome back, after a few classes it will all come flooding back to you!
“Moving to music, in a group and trying to make something beautiful is good for the soul and spirit. If someone told me when I was 20 that I’d still be dancing at 66+ I wouldn’t have believed it”
Inspire participant
Classes and workshops
We offer an exciting programme of classes and workshops specially designed for the mature body. Styles include:
– Ballet
– Tap
– Ballroom and Latin
– Commercial
– Contemporary
– Tai Chi
– Fitsteps
– Aerial (workshop)
Different levels are available depending on your confidence and ability.
If you’re not sure where to start, you can give us a call on 0191 261 0505 or email info@dancecity.co.uk. We’re happy to discuss and additional needs that may require support.
Hexham Workshops
We have partnered with Queens Hall Arts Centre to offer weekly classes in the heart of Hexham.
These classes aim to provide fun friendly & inclusive dance classes to Hexham and rural surrounding areas, allowing more people to access dance at any stage of life.
Classes can be booked directly with Queen’s Hall, choose from:
– Contemporary dance technique
– Dance Mix
Boundless
Boundless is the name of Dance City’s 55+ company which provides a unique opportunity for mature dancers in the region to develop their contemporary dance and performance skills as well as technical ability. The company work with talented Dance City teachers as well as local guest choreographers to create original work for digital and in person performance opportunities.
Entrance to the company is by audition only. To find out more contact info@dancecity.co.uk
Inspire Festival
Inspire Festival is our annual celebration of dance for those over the age of 55, and a unique opportunity to explore movement and share creativity with others.
In 2024 we presented a programme of taster classes, community sharing and discussion opportunities, celebrating the timeless power of movement and human connections.
The festival provided the perfect opportunity to try something new, and taster sessions on offer included commercial, musical theatre and blues – styles not traditionally offered to the 55+ audience.
Dance has no upper age limit – it welcomes all, and Dance City is proud to support all ages to discover their passion for dance!
Keep in touch to find out about future events, and take a look back at past events below: