Dance Network Association

11/10/2026

💜 WHAT’S ON AT DNA | W/C 12 OCTOBER
Another week of dance, creativity and connection is coming up at DNA. Here’s where you can join us this week 👇

WEDNESDAY 14 OCTOBER | WIVENHOE
🌍 Connect & Dance – Global Fusion with Rosy May
⏰ 11:30–12:30
☕ Followed by refreshments until 13:00
📍 William Loveless Hall, High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AB
Week two of our Global Fusion block with Rosy May. A welcoming class for adults combining movement, creativity and different dance influences. No previous dance experience needed — just come along and enjoy moving together.

WEDNESDAY 14 OCTOBER | WIVENHOE
💜 Dancing Pathways
⏰ 13:00–14:30
📍 William Loveless Hall, High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AB
Our inclusive Creative Health programme for people living with Parkinson’s, stroke and other neurological conditions. Enjoy gentle, adaptable movement, uplifting music and time to socialise together afterwards.
✨ New participants are always welcome.
Classes are free, with a suggested £5 donation where possible.

FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER | RAYLEIGH
💛 Dancing with Care
⏰ 10:30–12:30
📍 Todman Centre, Castle Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7QF
For people living with dementia alongside their family members, friends, carers and companions. Come and enjoy dance, music and creativity together, followed by time to relax, chat and connect.
Classes are free, with a suggested £5 donation to help support their continuation.

✨ Come and dance with us this autumn.
📧 [email protected]
📞 07490 37 47 17
🌐 www.dancenetworkassociation.org.uk

10/10/2026

💚 10 October | World Mental Health Day Today is World Mental Health Day 💚

At Dance Network Association, we believe movement, creativity and connection can play an important role in supporting our mental wellbeing.

Across our programmes, people tell us that dancing helps them feel happier, less stressed, more confident and more connected to others.

Sometimes it is the movement.
Sometimes it is the music.
Sometimes it is simply walking into a room where you feel welcome and part of something.

Creative Health is about recognising that our wellbeing is shaped by more than healthcare alone and that opportunities to move, create, connect and belong really matter.

Today is a reminder to check in with ourselves and with each other. 💚

If you are looking for mental health support, information or resources, we recommend visiting:
💚 Mental Health Foundation
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
Instagram:
and
💚 Mental Health UK
https://mentalhealth-uk.org/

Photo Credit: Rachel Cherry
DNA's Dance for Older Adults Programme

06/10/2026

💜 NEW TO DANCING PATHWAYS?
Come and give it a whirl!

If you’re living with Parkinson’s, stroke or another neurological condition, Dancing Pathways could be for you.

Our welcoming sessions combine gentle, adaptable movement, uplifting music, creativity and social connection, with seated and standing options so you can take class at your own pace.
No dance experience needed.
No pressure to “get it right”.
Just come along, move in a way that feels good and enjoy being part of a friendly group.

Venue: William Loveless Hall, Wivenhoe
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 13:00–14:30
💛 Free to attend | £5 suggested donation

New participants are always welcome — come and give it a go!
If you would like to join the class:
📞 Give us a call or 📧 drop us an email, and we can book you in, or you can book yourself a place directly through the booking page on our website.
🌐 www.dancenetworkassociation.org.uk/book-online
📧 [email protected]
📞 07490 37 47 17

05/10/2026

💜 CONNECT & DANCE BOOKINGS HAVE REOPENED!

We’ve opened bookings for a little longer to make sure nobody misses out, and we still have space for 10 more adult women to join us for our new 'Global Fusion' block with the brilliant Rosy May.

Rosy is a vibrant East Anglian movement artist whose work brings together different cultures, histories, music and stories through dance. Her own movement style, May Dance, fuses influences from around the world with joy at its heart so expect something creative, uplifting and a little bit different. Rosy May Dancer

📅 Starting Wednesday 7 October runs for 5 weeks.
October: 7, 14, 21 (No class 28 October) | November: 4, 11
⏰ 11:30–12:30
📍 William Loveless Hall, Wivenhoe
☕ Followed by refreshments and a good old chat until 13:00

💜 £50 for the full block

You don’t need any previous dance experience; just come ready to move, try something new and enjoy being part of a welcoming group.

Only 10 spaces left — don’t miss out!

👉 Booking is essential and must be made through our website:
www.dancenetworkassociation.org.uk/book-online

04/10/2026

💜 WHAT’S ON AT DNA | W/C 5 OCTOBER
Our Autumn Season is getting underway, and we’ve got a lovely week of dance, movement, creativity and connection ahead. Here’s where you can find us this week 👇

MONDAY 5 OCTOBER | COLCHESTER
🪑 Seated Dance for Wellbeing – Elfreda House Colchester Borough Homes Residents Only - speak to your scheme manager
⏰ 12:00–13:00
📍 Elfreda House, Iceni Way, Colchester, CO2 9SE
A gentle, accessible seated dance session for Elfreda House residents, bringing together music, movement, creativity and connection. This week’s session is led by Gurpreet Tumber.

WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER | WIVENHOE
🌍 Connect & Dance – Global Fusion with Rosy May
⏰ 11:30–12:30
☕ Followed by refreshments and time to connect until 13:00
📍 William Loveless Hall, High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AB
This week is the start of our new block with Rosy May — a chance to explore movement, creativity and different dance influences in a friendly and welcoming class. No previous dance experience needed.

WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER | WIVENHOE
💜 Dancing Pathways
⏰ 13:00–14:30
📍 William Loveless Hall, High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AB
Our inclusive dance and movement programme for people living with Parkinson’s, stroke and other neurological conditions. Expect gentle, adaptable movement, uplifting music and time to socialise together afterwards. New participants are always welcome. Classes are free, with a suggested £5 donation where possible.

FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER | BRENTWOOD
💛 Dancing with Care
⏰ 11:30–13:15
📍 Hutton Community Centre, Harrison Close, Hutton, Brentwood, CM13 1LP
Our welcoming Creative Health programme for people living with dementia alongside their family members, friends, carers and companions. Dance, music and creativity are followed by time for a cuppa, conversation and connection. Classes are free, with a suggested £5 donation to help support their continuation.

✨ Dance with us this autumn.
Whether you’re looking to move more, meet new people, support your wellbeing or simply experience the joy of dancing together, we’d love to welcome you.
📧 [email protected]
📞 07490 37 47 17
🌐 Visit our website for the latest programme information and booking details.
www.dancenetworkassociation.org.uk

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

SAME DANCE. SAME COMMUNITY. NEW NAME.

After almost 10 years of dancing together, our much-loved Dancing with Parkinson’s programme has a new name…

💛 DANCING PATHWAYS 💛

So, why the change?

Over the years, our programme has grown and evolved — and we wanted a name that reflects the creative, person-centred approach at the heart of our sessions.

Dancing Pathways is about finding your way to move.

🎶 Moving to music
🧠 Engaging body and mind
💛 Connecting with others
🪑 Dancing seated or standing
✨ Making choices and exploring movement in a way that works for you

Our sessions continue to welcome people living with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions, alongside partners, carers and companions.

And if you've been dancing with us for years, don't worry the heart of the programme hasn't changed!

Same friendly faces. Same welcoming community. Same cuppa and biscuits. Just a new name for the next chapter. ☕💛

We'd LOVE to know what you think…

👇 Do you like our new name? Tell us in the comments!

And if you've never joined us before, perhaps Dancing Pathways could be the beginning of your dance journey with DNA.

30/09/2026

ROSY’S READY FOR YOU… ARE YOU READY TO DANCE?

The brilliant Rosy May, with her own form of movement, 'May Dance', is getting ready to welcome you to our next Connect & Dance adventure we are calling GLOBAL FUSION! 🌍✨

Using the four elements of nature as a framework, find a connection with the feel of the movement whilst fusing many styles together from around the globe.

We could move with quick, flamboyant FIRE and it could look like salsa or jive; or we could connect to our breath and flow using AIR. WATER welcomes a fluid, ever-changing motion, often found in island countries. Or we could root ourselves deeply into the EARTH and connect with our bodies, each other and the world around us.

This class is open to all types of movement, and however your body feels comfortable moving that day. Come exactly as you are; no experience needed.
And if you’ve been thinking about joining us, TODAY is the day to book!

⏰ BOOKINGS CLOSE TODAY — 30 SEPTEMBER
Starts Wednesday 7 October
£50 for the full 5-week block

Rosy’s ready. We’re ready. We just need YOU! 💛

👉 Make sure you’re booked before bookings close today!

Book via the link in our bio or visit the Book Online page on the Dance Network Association website. https://www.dancenetworkassociation.org.uk/book-online

26/09/2026

NEVER BEEN TO CONNECT & DANCE BEFORE?

Come and see what we’re all about!

Connect & Dance is our friendly, welcoming dance programme where you can move, create, connect and have fun — all in a way that works for YOU.

You DON'T need to be a dancer.
You DON'T need to remember complicated routines.
You DON'T need to move like anybody else.

At Connect & Dance, your movement and your choices matter. 💛

💃 Move your body
🧠 Challenge your brain
🎨 Get creative
✨ Try something new
☕ Meet people & make connections
😊 Laugh, have fun and feel good!

Come as you are, move your way and discover what Connect & Dance is all about.

🌍 Our next 5-week block, GLOBAL FUSION with Rosy May, starts Wednesday 7 October.

🎟 £50 for all 5 sessions

⏰ BOOKINGS CLOSE 30 SEPTEMBER!

Ready to join us? 💃
👉 Book via the link in our bio or visit the Book Online page on the Dance Network Association website. https://www.dancenetworkassociation.org.uk/book-online

Don't leave it too late — come and Connect & Dance with us! 💛🌍

PS WE HAVE GREAT BISCUITS ;)

25/09/2026

Do you live with Parkinson’s, the effects of a stroke, or another neurological, heart or circulatory condition?

Come and discover Dancing Pathways, our welcoming creative dance programme designed to help you keep moving, stay connected and feel good.

And don't worry if you've never danced before; you don't need any dance experience to join us!

Each week we'll explore movement and music together in a friendly, supportive environment, with activities designed to:

✨ Mobilise your body and joints
🧠 Engage your brain through rhythm and coordination
💪 Support balance, strength and confidence
🎶 Get you moving to music from across the decades
💛 Encourage creativity and choice
👋 Help you meet and connect with others

Everything can be adapted to suit you. Dance seated, standing or a mixture of both, and work at your own pace.

And the dancing is only part of it…

Afterwards, we make time for a cuppa, biscuits and a good chat. ☕🍪

📍 William Loveless Hall, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AB
📅 Wednesdays
⏰ 1:00–2:30pm

Our Autumn Season begins Wednesday 7 October.

💛 Classes are FREE to attend.
A suggested donation of £5 is welcome from those who are able to contribute, helping us continue providing Dancing Pathways.

Partners, carers and companions are very welcome too.

Curious but not sure if it's for you? Come and give it a try. We'd love to welcome you.

👇 Tag someone who might enjoy Dancing Pathways, share this post with someone who could benefit, or get in touch with DNA to find out more.

With thanks to Parkinson’s UK for supporting this programme. 💙