You're never too old to dance, and this is proven by our weekly dance class series, Good [old] Times. For many years, the Holland Dance Festival has been organizing these dance classes specifically for individuals aged 55 and older. Dance is the language that communicates, connects, and captivates without the need for words. Moreover, it stimulates the production of so-called 'happiness hormones'.
“Heel veel actief graafwerk aan dansbagage, uit de herinnering puttend, met plezier en geduld her-aanlerend dankzij de jonge dansdocenten die respectvol en professioneel ons door een feest van beweging (en passant lichte theorie versus anatomie), ritme, melodie, choreografie en samenspel leiden: aankomend bij essentie van dans. Dank voor de gelegenheid tot hernieuwde kennismaking met mijzelf door deze danscursus.”
— Erzsebet Hatvari - Deelneemster Good [old] Times
Good [old] Times is open to anyone aged 55 and older who wants to enjoy dancing. The Holland Dance Festival offers classes catering to various skill levels; there's something for everyone.
This plus course is based on modern dance, but influences and elements from other dance disciplines are also used. Both in movement and in choice of music.
Led by professional dance teachers from Holland Dance Festival, attention will be paid to developing general (physical) condition, body awareness, balance, muscle strength and flexibility. In the plus course you are (compared to the basic course) more conditionally challenged, the material is more complex, the pace of learning is higher and more is asked of you on a technical level. Also, the exercises and combinations are longer, which increases movement memory.
The plus course welcomes anyone 55 or older. If you are a dancer with more dance experience (gained within previous Good [old] Times courses or past dance classes) who likes to be challenged, then you are in the right place at this course.
Curious about Good [old] Times classes? Come join a (free) trial lesson. For more information please contact Yvonne Schellekens.
Do you want to dance another time? In collaboration with professional dance teacher Rowena Sleeuwaegen of Dance Flow, Good [old] Times classes (Modern Basis & Modern Plus) are also offered in Theater Dakota on Fridays.
