Seated Swans

Developed from the popularity of the royal academy of dance silver swans, seated swans brings the joy of movement and the physical benefits of classical dance to those with less mobility.

This class encompasses every part of the body from warming up hands and arms, head and neck to relaxation of the upper body and leg stretching. Participants can do as much or as little as they want to, or are able to, and absolutely no experience is necessary. Simply come with the desire to try something that will lift the spirits, that has the benefit of exercise from a seated perspective, all set to wonderful music.

Tutor Ginnette Brookes, new to our team of creative tutors here at Attenborough Arts, has over 25 years of dance teaching experience in many different settings and genres. She graduated from The London College of Dance and Drama with a teaching Diploma and associates in ballet and national dance. The college was the leading teaching college of the Imperial Society of teachers of Dance (ISTD) at the time. Ginnette studied all aspects of teaching dance and has teaching practice in both private dance schools and state education. Over the years she has taught at schools, community centres, dance clubs and workshops and last year taught at the Royal Academy of Dance for the Silver Swans Celebration Day. She has been fortunate also to have her choreography showcased in Bedford, Northampton Royal Derngate and De Montfort Hall in Leicester. In 2021 having taught at a local dance school for many years, Ginnette set up her own business, GB Dance, with the emphasis on teaching adults. Over the past four years she has built classes in Ballet, Tap, Dance Exercise and in care homes and community centres. She is a Royal Academy of Dance Silver Swans licensee and has thriving classes in Leicester. Her focus is on bringing dance to more adults and offering the benefits that dance brings, both physically and mentally, through fun, welcoming classes.

Participants must be aged 18+. Recommended for those over 55 and those seeking a gentler seated dance class.

This 5-week course will run on Tuesday mornings, 10am - 11am, starting on 13 May with the final session on 10 June 2025.

Please ensure that you agree to our updated TERMS & CONDITIONS before booking as courses/workshops are non-refundable in some circumstances.

We aim to make all our sessions as accessible as possible and carers/PAs are very welcome - just remember to book their free place when you book your session. If you'd like to talk to us in advance of booking or attending your sessions to discuss your access needs, our Box Office team is here to help! Email, pop in or call, open 7 days a week.

We have four blue badge parking spaces outside Attenborough Arts Centre, plus double yellow line roadside parking very close to the building for blue badge holders for up to three hours if our parking spaces are occupied.