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ADULT DANCE AND FITNESS
Dance is a great way to boost your energy levels, improve your overall fitness, have fun and express yourself! Our classes can benefit:
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Joint flexibility and mobility
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Muscular strength and flexibility
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Stamina and breathing
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Co-ordination and balance
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Posture
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Mindfulness
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Self confidence
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Concentration and memory
Whether you're starting from scratch or picking up where you left off, it's never too late to take up a new hobby!
ADULT TAP
Fun, Friendly, and Community-Focused
At Open Stage, our adult tap classes offer the perfect blend of dance, fitness and friendship. We provide three tap classes designed to welcome all abilities, from complete beginners taking their first steps to more experienced dancers looking to develop their skills further.
Our classes are held in a friendly, supportive environment where adults can enjoy the joy of movement, music and connection. Many of our participants have been dancing with us for years, particularly within our intermediate class, creating a wonderful sense of community and highlighting the lasting enjoyment our sessions bring.
You’ll learn a variety of tap steps, techniques and routines set to a wide range of music — from Broadway favourites and classic show tunes to popular hits. Every class is designed to be fun, energising and rewarding, helping you build confidence while developing your dance skills. It is also a wonderful way to relieve stress, boost your mood and enjoy the benefits of movement while dancing to the rhythm. Tap shoes are available in a range of sizes if required.
Beyond the dancing, our adult tap classes have a strong social and community focus. Many members enjoy arriving early or staying afterwards for a cuppa and a chat, creating friendships and connections that extend beyond the studio. The welcoming atmosphere and supportive friendships are a key part of what makes Open Stage tap classes so special.
Whether you’re looking to try something new, keep active, improve your wellbeing or simply enjoy dancing with like-minded people, our adult tap classes are a fun and rewarding way to be part of the Open Stage community.
Come and join the rhythm, movement and friendship of Open Stage tap!
For the latest course dates and availability, please visit our booking page.
TAI CHI AND TEA
Gentle, Healthy, and Social
Doris’s Tai Chi classes are perfect for adults who are improvers looking to develop their practice in a friendly and supportive environment. As a qualified Tai Chi Instructor and Ballroom Dance Teacher with many years of experience, Doris combines her knowledge of movement, balance, and breathing to create sessions that are both enjoyable and beneficial for body and mind.
Each class covers the three key aspects of Tai Chi:
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Waking The Body – a gentle warm-up to loosen muscles, mobilise joints, and prepare the body for movement.
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Tai Chi Moves and Forms – exercises designed to improve balance, coordination, and control of movement, helping you feel more agile and confident in everyday life.
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QiGong Exercises – focusing on deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and circulation, leaving you feeling calm, energised, and centred.
Practising Tai Chi with Doris has many health and wellbeing benefits for adults. It can reduce stress, improve posture, enhance flexibility, boost circulation, and encourage a deeper mind-body connection. Regular practice supports both physical and mental health, making it a wonderful activity for relaxation, fitness, and mindfulness.
Our sessions also have a lovely social side. Many participants enjoy arriving early to the community café for a cup of tea and a chat, and each class ends with time to sit together, share stories, and catch up. Over time, the sessions have become a place where new friendships are formed and everyone feels welcomed and included.
Tai Chi with Doris is suitable for adults at any level, though particularly beneficial for those who have some prior experience and want to improve their technique and confidence. Comfortable clothing is recommended to allow free, relaxed movement.
Classes take place on Tuesday mornings. Check our booking site for the most recent course dates and join us for a session that will energise your body, calm your mind, and connect you with a friendly community.
GROOVE AND GLOW (Over 50's Dance Fitness)
Dance, Move & Connect
At Open Stage, we believe that dance is for everyone. Groove & Glow is our fun, friendly and uplifting low-impact dance fitness class designed especially for adults aged 50+ who want to keep active, enjoy great music and connect with others in a welcoming environment.
Our weekly sessions combine 45 minutes of feel-good movement with fantastic music from the 1950s through to the 1980s. Whether you love to dance, are returning to movement after some time away, or simply want to try something new, Groove & Glow offers a relaxed and supportive space where you can move at your own pace and enjoy yourself.
There is no previous dance experience needed and no pressure to perform — just come along, have fun and enjoy the benefits of movement, music and friendship.
Each session includes:
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A gentle warm-up and stretching to help you move safely and comfortably
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Fun dance-based movement to improve confidence, coordination and mobility
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Exercises to support strength, balance and overall well-being, including:
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Chair-based abdominal exercises
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Balance and falls prevention activities
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Arm strengthening exercises
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Scarf and ball activities to improve coordination and dexterity
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Much more!
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You’ll also have the chance to learn a fun dance routine, with a new routine introduced every 4–5 weeks to keep sessions fresh, enjoyable and rewarding.
The community aspect of Groove & Glow is just as important as the dancing. After each class, participants are invited to stay for a complimentary cuppa and a chat, creating the perfect opportunity to make new friends, share stories and enjoy being part of the Open Stage community.
All you need is comfortable clothing, supportive footwear and a smile!
Whether you’re looking to stay active, improve your confidence, enjoy wonderful music or simply spend time with a friendly group of people, Groove & Glow is the perfect place to dance, connect and feel fantastic.