Dance Classes
50+CDS offers weekly open level contemporary dance classes in person. Led by professional dance teachers, the sessions are fun and friendly and invite you to learn contemporary dance techniques and routines, explore creative free movement and develop choreography in a safe and judgement free environment.
Classes usually run in blocks of 6 on Wednesday mornings in term time. Our in-person classes are held at the University of Sheffield Rehearsal Rooms on Shearwood Road in Broomhall.
Booking is now open for the next block starting Wednesday 17 April 2024.
Our next block of classes will run for 6 weeks on Wednesdays from 17/04/24 – 22/05/23 inclusive at 10:30am – 11:45am, with an optional 15 minutes social time afterwards. It will be led by our lovely artistic director, Lucy Haighton.
Classes are held at the University of Sheffield Drama Studio, Shearwood Rd, S10 2TD. The class is open to all aged 50 plus, regardless of dance experience, mobility, or health. Previous participants have included those who have never attended a dance class before, and a few with professional dance training. Sessions usually comprise a warm-up, contemporary technique, with a routine and some improvisation, plus a cool down to finish.
Classes are paid for in advance for the block of 6 weeks by bank transfer. The cost is on a sliding scale from £5 - £7 per class. Please choose the rate you feel is appropriate for you within this range. A reduced rate of £3 per class is also available. Please email us if you would like to request the reduced fee, which is available for carers and anyone else in financial need.
HOW TO BOOK: If you have danced with us in the last 12 months and have not changed your email address, you will already have our bank details and can simply pay the £30 - £42 by bank transfer to book. Otherwise please email us at 50cdsheffield@gmail.com with “Booking” in the subject line, and we will email you our bank account details, and further information.
If you have any questions please email 50cdsheffield@gmail.com with "Booking" in the subject line.
For your diary, dates for the remaining blocks in 2024:
The other 6 week blocks in this calendar year are:
- 12 June – 17 July which will be delivered by the lovely Karla Jones
- 18 September – October
- 6 November – 11 December
When you sign up for 50+CDS classes, you will also get access to concessionary tickets for a programme of innovative theatre during the Enable Us festival, held every Spring and Autumn, at the University of Sheffield Drama department.
Classes 2021 - Autumn Block 2
The weekly classes are on Wednesday afternoons 2pm-3.15pm and run in blocks of six. This term, classes are online and in person
Bookings are now open. Deadline for bookings: 22nd October 2021
Classes 2021 - Autumn Block 1
The weekly classes are on Wednesday afternoons 2pm-3.15pm and run in blocks of six. This term, classes are online and in person
We are no longer taking bookings for this block
Online Classes 2021 - Block 4
The weekly classes are on Wednesday afternoons 2pm-3.15pm in term time and run in blocks of six. This block is held online, using Zoom
Online Classes 2021 - Block 1
The weekly classes are on Wednesday afternoons 2pm-3pm in term time and run in blocks of six. This block is held online, using Zoom
Feedback from classes
“At first I was really nervous, especially at the thought of other people seeing my halting attempts at following a routine. Now months later, I realise that I should have entered the project with joy and enthusiasm, not fear and trepidation”
“Today's session really sparked my imagination, using some set movements but adapting them however we wanted. Also got to mirror-dance with someone else, first time for ages! Even though via Zoom it was still lovely to connect creatively”
“It's a joy and a pleasure to meet with ladies and gentlemen whose passion for dance is delightful and touching. At the moment, we are in online classes but clearly the unity and friendship between everybody is so lovely”