Despite the brilliant work by staff in local care homes to offer engaging activities for their residents, there are relatively few opportunities for people living in residential care homes to have a trip out to connect with other people, be active and to experience professional performance. This reduces the opportunities for mental stimulation that are so vital in everyone’s health and wellbeing. Barriers include lack of transport, low mobility and a lack of budget for this kind of activity.

We will host 3 Tea Dances for local care home residents to come together to enjoy an afternoon of dance and social activity. The Tea Dances will offer gentle, inclusive and enjoyable movement workshops (seated if required) to support mobility and enhance physical health. Two of our professional Motionhouse dancers will perform a breathtaking duet at each Tea Dance to entertain & inspire residents. Tea, cake and conversation between residents and Motionhouse staff & dancers will boost wellbeing.