Dance 4 Wellbeing

26/02/2026

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People living with Parkinson’s experience falls due to balance & mobility issues, becoming more pronounced as the condition progresses.
The fear of falling and associated loss of confidence may be as disabling as the actual falling and severely affect your quality of life. Preventing falls is essential to avoid serious injuries and maintain independence and wellbeing.

People living with Parkinson’s experience falls due to balance & mobility issues, becoming more pronounced as the condition progresses. The fear of falling and associated loss of confidence may be as disabling as the actual falling and severely affect your quality of life. Preventing falls is esse...

24/02/2026

Jess Conneely, founder/ director Dance4wellbeing....

Flashback, Waltz of the Flowers! 14 years of age...
Before the trip to France to study Dance for 2 years at Rosella Hightower International School in Cannes at age 16.
Had to keep "on my toes"

22/02/2026

If you are interested in Volunteering and supporting our upcoming Dance4 PD & Mobility class in Young, NSW. You can organise a Police check for just $15 via The Centre for Volunteering.
See details below!

Volunteers are a vital part of our program and support our community in many ways. Volunteering is a delightful way to connect, support and become part of community by giving your time and care in a meaningful way that uplifts others and strengthens relationships.
Come and Join the Movement with our beautiful community int he Hilltops region!

NSW volunteers can access a National Police Check for just $15 through The Centre for Volunteering, in partnership with NSW Police. It’s quick, secure and the certificate is yours for future volunteering opportunities.

If you're over 14 years old and a resident of NSW - or a NSW-based organisation needing checks for volunteers - we can help.

Find out more ➡️ https://buff.ly/13EPj5Z

19/02/2026

Wonderful!

18/02/2026

Moving to music is one of the simplest and most joyful ways to care for both body and mind. When your body moves in rhythm, exercise stops feeling like a chore and starts to feel like play. Music naturally lifts your mood, reduces stress, and releases endorphins that create feelings of happiness and energy. As you move, your heart rate increases, improving cardiovascular health, circulation, and stamina, while also strengthening muscles, bones, and balance. Dancing or moving to music enhances coordination and flexibility, helping you stay agile and confident in daily life. It also sharpens the mind by improving memory, focus, and reaction time as you follow rhythms and patterns. Perhaps most importantly, moving to music creates a sense of freedom and self-expression, allowing you to connect with yourself and others. Whether alone or in a group, it builds community, boosts confidence, and reminds us that movement can be fun, uplifting, and deeply nourishing at any age.

17/02/2026

Great advocacy & work happening in the UK!

17/02/2026

Our Moving Well Mobility dance- based program in Young will be staying at Young Services Club auditorium throughout March due to road works in town.
Get a wiggle on and Join the Movement & music!
Next class:
March 3rd, 2026
9.30-10.30am
Club auditorium
Who: for Over 55s active but need to maintain & improve strength, balance & coordination. Move your body, stimulate your brain!
Contact/info: Jess 0419449578

15/02/2026

We hope to see you at our next Dance for Parkinson's Professional Development session!

Register here: https://forms.gle/9RTQQZVG5mR8UzWK7

Two Options:
Monday 16 February
6pm (AEDT - NSW) 5pm (AEST - QLD), 3pm (AWST - WA)

Saturday 21 February
9:30am (AEDT - NSW), 8:30am (AEST - QLD), 6:30am (AWST - WA)

13/02/2026

Gold Moves Australia (GMA) is excited to offer its 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬.

Designed for dance teachers who currently teach, or are considering teaching older adults, this 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞, 𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 builds confidence to teach older adults safely and effectively, along with practical adaptation strategies suitable for ageing bodies of various abilities.

Led by award-winning educators 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐰𝐭𝐨𝐧 & 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐲, the course is 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 and includes:
• 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝟏: Self-paced learning via the GMA website, 1 March–20 April
• 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝟐: 4 half day live Zoom practical sessions 12–4pm AEST, 3rd, 9th, 16th & 17th May

Eligible for 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐏𝐃 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬.

📅 Registrations open 𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

🔗 Learn more and register at bit.ly/4rNQy33

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 — 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬!

11/02/2026

03/02/2026

North Lakes, Qld folks!
If you live or know someone who would benefit from these fabulous, quality dance for health sessions!