Inclusive dance & entertainment for care homes

Are you looking for engaging, inclusive, and professional exercise that caters to all mobility levels for your care homes? Flourish Dance bridges the gap between structured physical wellness and high-quality theatrical entertainment. There are several health benefits of dancing amongst older people and we provide fully accessible, low-impact seated and standing dance classes designed specifically for residential care settings, nursing homes, and day centres.

Who it's suitable for
Who it's suitable for

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Session structure and formats

All sessions include props, performance and music:

  • Engaging, stimulating and tailored to residents

  • Contributes to recommended daily exercise

  • A variety of dance styles & themed performances

  • Dressed to perform- bringing the entertainment element to you!

  • We provide our own sound system; if outside, an extension lead may be required.

The only thing we ask for is a chair so we can teach and join in with the fun!

Seated and standing group sessions

A 45 minute themed seated & standing* dance session which includes performances, props and music.

Participants will receive guidance through gentle exercises and step-by-step dance routines, supporting physical, mental and emotional well-being.

We can teach in a variety of spaces, although a circle formation usually works best. We understand this isn’t always possible, so we’re happy to be flexible and work with the space available.

*Standing is optional, where appropriate, and only with the support and permission of care staff who know the individual’s needs.

One-to-one sessions

For residents who are unable to attend group sessions, we can bring a little Flourish sparkle directly to their room through individual visits.

We can adapt the session to suit each resident, creating a personalised experience through dance, music, props and performance. Depending on their needs and preferences, this may include a short dance performance, gentle movement or a more sensory-based experience, using familiar music and sounds to encourage connection and enjoyment.

Allocated session time can also be split between several residents, allowing care staff to choose those they feel would benefit from some individual time and a little Flourish sparkle!

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Suitable for

The best part — suitable for ALL! ✨

We often hear from care homes who tell us that some of their residents have very limited mobility or advanced dementia, and wonder whether they’ll be able to take part.

The wonderful thing about music and dance is that participation can look different for everyone. Through familiar music, gentle movement, sensory-based props and our live performances, residents can join in however feels right for them — whether that’s moving their hands, singing along, watching the performance, responding to the music or simply enjoying the moment.

Every movement matters, and everyone can experience a little Flourish sparkle. ✨

Our dance sessions support your residents’ overall health by addressing physical, mental, emotional, and social wellness all in a single visit.

We focus on creating moments of genuine happiness and physical engagement, ensuring every resident can participate in a way that is meaningful to them.

Benefits of activities in care homes

  • Sessions incorporate targeted, low-impact movements designed to improve core strength, balance, coordination, and general mobility. These gentle exercises help residents maintain physical independence in a safe, supported environment.

  • Carefully selected musical classics, familiar sing-alongs, and monthly themes stimulate cognitive pathways and trigger powerful personal memories. This provides vital mental exercise and sensory stimulation, especially for those living with dementia.

  • Group interactions and dancing together break down institutional isolation. Our visits aim to build a powerful sense of community, togetherness, lasting relationships between our teachers, the residents, and your care team.

  • The theatrical entertainment of our two live performances brings genuine joy and excitement directly into the care homes. By encouraging residents to express themselves through rhythm and song, we actively boost confidence, smiles, and emotional wellbeing.

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What residents and their family members think about our classes

  • "Lauren regularly visits the care home where my wife, who has Alzheimer's, resides. I see the joy on my wife's face when she takes part in Lauren's sessions, and when I'm there, I join in too - It's something meaningful we can do together."

    Ian Shere (Husband of resident)

  • "My elderly mother really comes alive when Lauren visits. It's a joy to see her smiling, moving and engaging so happily, something that doesn't always happen so easily. Lauren's presence makes a genuine difference, lifting spirits as well as bodies, and the positive effect lasts long after the session ends."

    Deborah Jeanes (Daughter of Resident)

  • “Lauren demonstrates a dance and before you know it, we are actively joining in. I think that’s down to Lauren’s calm and supportive nature - it’s amazing how small words of encouragement can lead you to you doing the moves without realising! Every week we dance a different dance. Our bodies benefit hugely and our morale is high. She makes the lessons life-affirming as well as being good for us. Her love of music and dance rubs off on all of us.”

    S. Barlow (Resident)

  • "Flourish Dance is the highlight of our week"

    Ena, Mary & Judith (Residents at The Chocolate Quarter)

  • "Our residents loved the performances! Thank you for providing our themed 'African' request!"

    Saira (Staff)- Wyndham Hall Care Home. Bicester

  • "We were so impressed with Nicole - she made every step easy, fun and inclusive - what a fantastic session!"

    Vicky (Activities Lead) Valerian Court Care Home. Oxfordshire

  • "Polly was brilliant! She even got the pre-school children involved, dancing alongside our residents!”

    Vicky (Wellbeing Lead) Lovell Place, Bristol

Pricing

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