DANCE YOUR WAY TO WELLBEING
DANCE WELLNESS FAQ:
Did you know? Top 5 benefits of DANCE:
1. Develops strength, stamina and cardiovascular health and muscle tone
2. Increases flexibility (range of motion)
3. Improves posture, stability, balance, mobility & coordination
4. Provides cognitive stimulation, through memory recall, creativity and imagination
5. Improves self-esteem, confidence, motivation and physical empowerment
Our classes take place in brand new purpose built dance studios at the 'BAY PAVILIONS' Venue within the new Art and Theatre facility. The dance studio is fully equipped with air-conditioning, 112 square meters of floor space, full length mirrors, ballet barrés and a sprung wooden floor that meets dance industry standards. This is the perfect new state-of-the-art venue to host our exciting new program of dance classes for adults.
Location:
Bay Pavilions Arts + Aquatic (Dance/Rehearsal Studio)
12 Vesper St, Batemans Bay
MEET THE TEACHER
Elise is a former professional dancer with two decades of experience. She has utilised the broad ranging benefits of dance training to work with many members of the dance and broader community. For many years, as part of her own physical training regime, she has incorporated many different styles of dance including Ballet, Pilates, Yoga, and strength training, which enabled her to have a long and successful career in dance.
Elise has taught classes and facilitated workshops in both Australia and overseas, and was trained as a Dance for Parkinson’s instructor by the Queensland Ballet for their landmark program in Australia. Elise is also a qualified Yoga and Restorative Yoga instructor with a strong belief in the body’s innate ability to heal and restore mental and physical wellbeing through movement, mind-body somatic techniques, breathing, rest and recovery.
Elise believes that dance should be part of the lives of everyone in our community; young and old, to facilitate social connection, shared experiences, physical and creative expression, and as an essential pathway to wellbeing.