“I was looking for an exercise regime that would improve my fitness but also be engaging and fun. Dancing for Wellbeing offered that and more. These classes are perfect for improving your balance, posture and core strength. I have also found them to be beneficial in keeping my mind sharp. Learning to master the various ballet positions and steps is challenging but so rewarding when you see how much you improve with practise and perseverance.

Veronique is a wonderful teacher, sharing her knowledge and passion for dance. She encourages you to be the best you can be and I find that very satisfying.”

T Thomas

“Dancing For Wellbeing is a novel way of bringing body and mind together within a ballet framework that really suits me. I have found it builds my core and leg strength in a very helpful way, so different from a gym routine, wrapped up with fun, humour and the  patience of a terrific ballet teacher, and of course with wonderful classical ballet music and an encouraging peer group. Special care is given to each participant’s individual physical experience and needs so that each can make progress in their own way with no pressure to achieve.”

L Whelan

“I have always wanted to dance ballet and could not find any where local for ballet adult class. Thankfully, Dancing for Wellbeing came to the rescue. It is a great way to enjoy exercise and it has helped me reduce my pain in lower back. Veronique makes Friday class fun and enjoyable. She is very patient and I love how she gives her attention to each student who needs correcting with their technique.

If you have always wanted to dance ballet, this is the place to go to.”

J Fernandez

“The Ballet for Balance class promoted during Seniors Week is a real find. The women in the group make the lessons delightful, but the real treasure is Veronique, our inspiring instructor. Veronique is passionate about ballet. She transfers her extensive knowledge and passion gracefully and with good humour. Her demonstrations, vivid images and metaphors make her explanations sparkling clear. She has a genuine interest in each individual. Her critical eye corrects us but always with patience and a thoughtful understanding of our individual problems or limitations. She is also quick to recognise our improvement and compliment us on our progress.

Since the lessons, I’ve become more aware of particular muscles and the movement of my body. I’m attuned to how I am standing, walking and stretching. After each lesson I feel relaxed, lighter and graceful. And my balance has improved.

I certainly look forward to continuing with Veronique’s classes this year, although I haven’t bought a tutu… yet.”

C Stevenson