Ballet Lessons for Seniors
Learn the Silver Swans ballet technique in Greenwich!
Angelina Jandolo Dance School teaches the RAD Silver Swans® program to over-55s in Greenwich, every Wednesday morning at 10.30am.
Taught by our licensed teachers, the classes are designed to keep you fit and active, and while lessons have been specifically designed for the over-55s, you’re free to join us whatever your age!
Based on research into dance practice for older learners and developed by the Royal Academy of Dance, this program can only be taught by Silver Swans® Licensees like us!.
Strength, mobility and the joy of dance
The Royal Academy of Dance developed Silver Swans in response to a growing demand for ballet classes for older learners.
Sessions are based upon research into dance practice for older participants from their Dance for Lifelong Wellbeing project. This project identified psychological benefits of dance, such as perceived
improvements in quality of life, as well as physiological advantages, such as improved balance.
Silver Swans classes are delivered exclusively by Silver Swans Licensees who have trained to safely adapt ballet techniques for older adults.
From September 2017, classes were rolled out in parts of the UK and USA, as well as some other locations around the world. In 2018, Silver Swans was also rolled out in Hong Kong and Australia and in 2019 Canada, Mexico and New Zealand.
Over-55s ballet classes in Greenwich
Silver Swans classes are specially targeted at older learners
– Classes are for both novice and experienced dancers.
– Although targeted at those aged over 55, there is no upper or lower age limit to be a Silver Swan.
– These classes will help improve mobility, posture, co-ordination and energy levels
– Most importantly, these classes are an opportunity to have fun and enjoy the sense of wellbeing that dance brings
Silver Swans Licensees do not follow any particular syllabus; rather, the training gives them insight into how to adapt their teaching to a diverse class of adults, information on safe practice, and inspiration as to how to keep a group of ‘swans’ engaged over time.
Book your lessons
Payments are taken by term, but your very first lesson can be attended via a one-off payment, to check that you enjoy the class.
Need more info? Call us on 07794 201531
Term Dates
Summer 3
29/07/2024 - 19/8/2024 (No class on bank holiday 26/8)
Autumn 1
2/9/24 - 27/10/24 (8 weeks)
Autumn 2
4/11/24 - 22/12/24 (7 weeks)
Spring 1
6/1/25 - 16/2/25 (6 weeks)
Spring 2
24/2/25 - 6/4/25 (6 weeks)
Summer 1
22/4/25 - 25/5/25 (5 weeks - No classes on bank holiday Monday 21/4 and 5/5 so Monday classes 3 weeks only)
Summer 2
2/6/25 - 20/7/25 (7 weeks)