03/09/2026
'I never thought I'd escape my depression. Then something unexpected saved my life.' Yonna, a mum in her 40's who was saved by ballet class.
Ballet is good for your mental health says Dr Alycia Fong Yan, from the University of Sydney. "Dance has far-reaching health benefits," said Dr Yan. "The social connectedness and psychological effects of dance alleviate the symptoms of mental health conditions... Ultimately, this reduces the burden of these conditions on the health sector."
Plus, ballet is good for your physical health, has social benefits, and feeds your creative side. Come and take a trial class and try it out https://bit.ly/SBtrial You're never too old to start.
Read the story of one mum who was saved by ballet here https://www.mamamia.com.au/benefits-of-dance-class/