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Gentle Exercise & Dance Program for the Over 50's

Camden Guide Hall, 4 Elizabeth Street
Camden NSW
2570


Contact details

Phone: 0421 863 914
Email: anniealchin52@gmail.com

Program details

Welcome!

This program is set to specific music to match each section of the session. It has been designed to promote a healthy wellbeing, by helping you to keep fit & active with low-impact cardio levels, encouraging upper-body strength, as well as developing & improving Left & Right Brain coordination, all incorporating simple & fun exercises.

A primary focus is on Breath-Heart-Strength-Balance, from chair-to stand-to chair, or you can remain seated, in accordance with your personal physical capabilities. You will be brought back to Breath throughout the Session.

Commencing with a gentle Breath-centred warm-up while seated & gradually raising the Heart-rate for exercise, we move onto coordination exercises for Left & Right Brain function. We progress to preparing the leg muscles, tendons & ligaments for standing, using your chair as support where required, to prepare for the simple dance steps.

*You are encouraged to listen to your body & sit when necessary - the movements can still be achieved with 'chair-dancing'.

Once the dance section is complete, we take a moment to stand (or sit), relax the body & breathe, bringing the Heart-rate back to a resting pace, then we move on to the relaxing warm-down, for the completion of the session.

This unique program is therapeutic, healing, energising, strengthening, empowering, motivating, & fun!

**Health/capability information is gained from each individual, prior to their commencing. With that information, sessions can be adapted to meet particular needs & requirements.

Fee: $10 per week

Venue: Camden Guide Hall, 4 Elizabeth Street Camden NSW 2570


Opening hours:

*Class time 10:00am-11:00am

*Club front door opens 9:40am

**Please Note: 4 week Session break from Friday December 12th 2025, for the Christmas/New Year holiday season.

*All other Session breaks & cancellations will be advised, with ample notice given on this website & Facebook.

Cost:

Cost per class: $10 - Enrollment forms to be filled in by new participants on arrival. *No Membership fees.<br />
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Individuals wishing to 'check-it-out', can join-in the class for free on that visit only. Experiencing the class is more beneficial than watching and lends to making a clear decision regarding attending.

Target age:

50 Plus, 55 Plus, 60 Plus, 65 Plus

Participants who would not be suitable for the program:

Individuals who are in advanced stages of Alzheimer's/Dementia/Cognitive impairment; individuals in early recovery stages of post surgery; individuals with restricted physical movement; individuals with physical or advanced visual impairment.<br />
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**The Venue has 6 broad steps at the front of the hall, with railing on both sides, and a ramp up to the side door..

Special requirements or conditions:

Participants should wear comfortable clothing, closed-in supportive shoes, &amp; bring drinking water.

Minimum experience:

Beginner

Leader qualifications:

Dance Instructor

Tai Chi Leader

Healthcare clearance requirement:

Yes

Parking availability:

Yes

Transport options:

  • Bus

Special directions:

.Camden Sports Club is situated at the roundabout on Cawdor Road , across from the Camden Agricultural Hall &amp; Showground. Parking is available.<br />
.Club entry is at the front on Cawdor road. Please sign in to the Club before heading upstairs to the Function Room.

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