Community

Greenwich Dance believes that dancing is one of the best ways to stay healthy. It keeps us physical and active - using holistic approaches to movement using the whole body and all of our muscle groups. It helps us to build confidence and self esteem through the accomplishment of new skills, it's fun and it offers us an outlet for our creativity.

Perhaps most importantly dance brings people together from a range of backgrounds and connects them through a shared experience… Our  programme brings you a range of classes to keep us all active, creative and connected at a time when that feels so very important.

Our Classes

All classes are taught by our team of incredible talented artists who each have a huge wealth of teaching experience and are skilled at making everyone feel welcome – whether you are paid to dance as a professional or someone who dances when nobody is watching! And if you have never danced a step in your life before fear not – you are even more welcome to our dancing family as here you will be supported and your creativity nurtured. We believe that you can be you when you dance whatever your age, background or ability (as does our youth company member Priscilla who came up with that very slogan that we have now adopted as our own).

Community Creators Groups

We have a number of Creators Groups and a Youth Creators Group to help us create summer events crafted by communities. Join in to have your voice heard.

Summer in the Park. Two hula hoopers in sparkly pink unitards are performing on an outdoor stage

Adult classes

Greenwich Dance runs a variety of adult dance classes. Check out the selection and get creative - stay fit, connect with others and explore your inner performer!

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Youth classes (8-19 years)

NRgDance is our fun and creative dance programme for young people across the Royal Borough of Greenwich. No matter what your ability, gender, or ethnicity, if you have a passion for dance, you will be welcomed into the NRgDance family. With a focus on street dance and hip hop, our experienced and diverse group of dance artists will work with you to master new skills, create long lasting friendships, and help you reach your potential to be the best dancer you can be. You can progress through the programme starting with NRgDance Jnr for 8-12’s, moving onto NRgDance for 13-19’s there is then the opportunity to join our performance group Lotus Youth Dance. There is even the opportunity to earn qualifications with our Discover and Bronze Arts Award. NRgDance is taking place in community centres around the borough so check out our What’s On page to find your closest session.

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Older Adults

We deliver weekly Dance for Wellbeing sessions across the borough for adults and older adults. These session focus on gaining a greater sense of connection with our body and others using creative movement. All are welcome and some sessions have free tea and coffee afterwards to keep those connections going. Dancing to the Music of Time is our weekly dance session for Older adults. Exploring dance, choreography and moving. All classes are open to anyone (and any age) who would like to stay active and creative.

Dancing to the Music of Time. Three female participants take part in a dance class

Arts Award for Individuals and Youth Groups

Greenwich Dance has created two Arts Awards activity packs to help develop creativity in children. These distance learning activities encourage children to go at their own pace to learn about the arts and spark curiosity.

Participants will receive support from Greenwich Dance and weekly Arts Award Q&A’s ‘Keeping in Touch’ sessions will be set up so you can have all your questions answered.

 

Tell Us Your Dancing Story

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