Dancersize or other middle aged womens' exercise groups

[Slinkissimo]

Hi there guys,

I hope you're well. 

I've recently done a term of Dance Yourself Fit, which began with a class at the Harris Girls Academy on the Nunhead side of the Rye, then transferred to the Charter School for Girls up by the old ED hospital. It's been so good and all the women attending have loved it too, but due to exams being on next term the classes are being discontinued in East Dulwich, much to our disappointment. They're moving them to Streatham, but that is not convenient for me and many of the others. This is a link to their site in case anyone is interested though: https://www.danceyourselffit.com

I'm now looking for a replacement class that's not too expensive, keeps me moving energetically for an hour and is local and hopefully less than a tenner per lesson (this was about £72 for 8 classes I think?). Does anyone know of anything?

I'm also looking for low-cost pilates classes to join too, if anyone has any recommendations for those too?

Very best, 

Eleanor 

Also, just to add, what's been so nice is that it HASN'T been in a gym with lots of lively young lithe gazelle like creatures hopping about. It's been extremely inclusive for women of all sizes and shapes and really nice that it's been in schools not gyms. Anyway, keeping my fingers crossed!

[NewWave]

Dulwich leisure centre?

Zumba or Pilates there?

I go to Zumba at forest Hill Pools... Pay as you go membership and its very inclusive all ages shapes and sizes.

Ditto I find the leisure centre the same..I'm mid 60's by the way.

I prefer gyms to schools..the rooms they do the classes in are custom built.

 

[NewWave]

I wanted to just add that my experience has shown me that fitness classes aimed at an older demographic are often nowhere near as good or as much fun as those aiming at all and sundry..

most classes I've been to NOT aiming at 'Middle aged' people have had such a mixed bag and everyone does what they can at their own pace and this is encouraged.

Do give it a go.

[beansprout]

Chair exercises during the day in church in Barry Road.willtry and find details if any interest

[FHfriend]

Recommend PUSH studios in East Dulwich

https://www.pushstudios.co.uk

 

[malleymoo]

There  is a dance fit class at Harris girls on a Monday evening 630 pm which I have been going to for years . It is an inclusive class  with a wide range of ages.    The  teacher is Fi and she is amazing and  the classes are lots of fun.   look on the web justdanceuk .com. There are other dance classes  (flowetic )that Fi and the lovely Lizzie runs  at Harris girls too . They also have an event next week which is a bit further- near Penge  which is a day of dance to include  just dance fit, dancehall, line dancing, garage fit and flowetic . Which is also available to book on that website  ( look at the events section) .  

[Justdanceuk]

Hi Eleanor,

I run the Just Dance Fit classes mentioned above. It would be lovely to have you there. I’m at the dance studio at Harris Girls’ Academy on Homestall Road throughout the year every Monday, Wednesday and Sunday:

Mondays 6:30-7:30pm - Just Dance Fit

Mondays 7:30-8:30pm - Flowetic

Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm - Flowetic

Sundays 10:30-11:30am - Flowetic

Lots of information and booking via the website: www.justdanceuk.com but if you have any questions don’t hesitate to drop me a line at 07522 231 446 or [email protected].

Hope this helps!

Fiona =)

[pecksniff]

Have you tried Southwark's leisure centres? As a regular attendee at Peckham, Camberwell, The Castle and speaking to friends, the dance routines for all ages are similar to Silver ones. In addition Natty, Bianca and Isac are brilliant instructors.