SHIMMY

BOOST YOUR MOOD AND LIFT YOUR SPIRITS!

Shimmy Strength and Balance

Seated dance fitness class

Feel happy in your skin!

Gentle and fun seated movement classes to develop mobility, strength and confidence.

Expect a vibrant mix of world, latin and pop music and a warm welcome!

No previous dance experience needed.

Summer Dates

June 1st, 8th, 15th , 22nd

3-4pm

Moor Imagination Centre, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0AB

Drop in

Cost £10/£5 per session

(Fully funded places available for those in need – please ask)

  • “Pip’s classes leave you buzzing and feeling full of life. Even if I arrive wondering if I am too tired I come out bouncing and humming the wonderful songs!”

    Rachel

  • “I love Pip’s classes! The mix of music is fabulous and Pip’s gentle, supportive approach allows me to dance and exercise at my own pace. Pip is an inspirational teacher!”

    Jane

  • “This is a wonderful opportunity to keep fit dancing in a joyful way. Pip runs a fab session and is a great teacher. Thankyou!”

    Sara

  • “Pip’s infectious enthusiasm, the balance between trying out new dances and enjoying the familiar ones and of course the great music make this a really excellent, fun way to get exercise. (And for anyone who’s been told they might be at risk for osteoporosis, this is the best thing for bones!"

    Inge

  • “Pip’s classes are unique in that they are full of fun and really make you work as well. It’s the most enjoyable way of keeping fit that I can imagine!”

    Tracey

  • “I love the relaxed atmosphere, mix of people and musical world tour each week. Pip combines lovely clear instructions and lots of encouragement with an infectious sense of fun”

    Marion

  • “I find the classes very friendly - I’m no dancer but I don’t feel embarrassed giving all the moves a go, and I love the fact that everyone around me is enjoying themselves”

    Corinna

SHIMMY BENEFITS

  • Dancing offers a full body workout - using arms, legs, trunk all at the same time. The many different dance rhythms and steps in Shimmy will also help you sharpen up your co-ordination skills!

  • Dance enables you to move your body in ways that may not be typical in your day- to-day life. This increases your range of movement (plus lots of the moves are fun to do!)

  • Your heart rate and breathing rate both increase while dancing. There are many long-term health benefits to getting an extra cardiovascular workout.

    Keeping your body active helps to keep you youthful as you age.

  • Dancing improves body awareness and balance which means you are much less likely to have falls or accidents.

  • Dancing is one of the best ways you can prevent (and even treat) osteoporosis. Forms of exercise that force your body to fight against gravity (weight bearing), have been shown to be effective ways of strengthening your bones.

  • Dancers get a mental as well as a physical workout. Focusing on different parts of the body simultaneously is a mental challenge. This helps the mind to stay sharp.

  • Dancing reduces the levels of cortisol in your body (also known as the stress hormone) so it’s a great stress reliever! It also gives you an endorphin boost which explains the big smiles at the end a Shimmy class!

  • The warm, welcoming and fun atmosphere of a Shimmy class is perfect for connecting with others and feeling part of a friendly community.