RIPE Dance

RIPE Dance RIPE Dance offers specially designed dance classes and experiences for a range of older people for i

RIPE Dance offers specially designed dance classes for a range of older people for improved health, mobility and wellbeing. Whether you are physically active and mobile or living with mobility issues or physical restrictions, participants can experience the joy and benefits of dance in a fun, safe and supportive environment. RIPE Dance offers a range of classes and dance experiences for:
• Active

over 50s – including ballet and jazz classes as well as performance opportunities
• Older adults with mobility issues who live independently
• Aged care residents including those with mobility issues and/or dementia
RIPE Dance also offers
• training for dance and allied health practitioners interested in leading dance for older people with mobility issues

06/06/2026

“Arts engagement is a health behaviour”…hear hear!
Daisy Fancourt is an amazing researcher and academic. Her recently published book Art Cure is a great read, very lay person friendly.

06/06/2026

Dance for health for Veterans

21/05/2026

We disguise these and other falls prevention moves in our dance sequences all to music we love. And we can adapt our dance sequences to tailored them for different abilities making them achievable for all older adults.

20/05/2026

Know anyone in Newcastle who has had a stroke. ESTEEM is a multi arts program including dance and social activities.

RIPE Dance is an Alliance member. We take falls prevention seriously and incorporate evidence based falls prevention exe...
19/05/2026

RIPE Dance is an Alliance member. We take falls prevention seriously and incorporate evidence based falls prevention exercises into our dance warm ups and sequences. Keeping our dancers upright on their feet and ageing well.

Falls prevention is everyone’s responsibility.

Sir Stephen Fry (comedian, actor, writer, and presenter) recently shared details of a serious fall that caused multiple broken bones and other injuries (https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/apr/29/stephen-fry-sues-tech-conference-organisers-for-100000-over-fall-from-stage).

His story is a reminder that falls can happen to anyone, and that preventing falls is everyone’s business.

Creating safer environments benefits people of all ages. Clearly marked fall and trip hazards, good lighting, safe walkways, clear edges, handrails, and thoughtful event and workplace design all play a key role in reducing falls risk.

Falls prevention isn’t just about older people, it’s about creating safer environments for everyone.

We love visitors and what an honour it was to have Professor Cathie Sherrington take time out from her short coast break...
12/05/2026

We love visitors and what an honour it was to have Professor Cathie Sherrington take time out from her short coast break to join our Yes, You Can Dance! Class last Friday in Noosa! Cathie is part of the research team working with us for the past 3 years evaluating our program. Cathie is Professor at Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney and is Deputy Director of the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health and leads the 40-person Physical Activity, Ageing and Disability Research Stream within the Institute. Thanks Cathie for visiting and dancing with us!

Know any Chinese women who qualify and might be interested in participating in this research? Please share.
07/05/2026

Know any Chinese women who qualify and might be interested in participating in this research? Please share.

01/05/2026

Beautiful film from England National Ballet’s Dance for Parkinson’s community.

At RIPE Dance we celebrate dance and being able to dance together at every class.The benefits of dance across the lifesp...
28/04/2026

At RIPE Dance we celebrate dance and being able to dance together at every class.
The benefits of dance across the lifespan for physical, cognitive, emotional and social health & wellbeing are significant.
Here's Tuesday's Active & Agile class celebrating yesterday!

Our new venture is progressing. More exciting announcements coming soon.
25/04/2026

Our new venture is progressing. More exciting announcements coming soon.

Excited to reveal our new logo! Thanks to the great team at Blick Creative.
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements.

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