Ballet4lifer of the Month- October!!

Maureen en plié in Ballet4life Ballet class

Ballet4lifer of the Month is our lovely dancer and Move into Wellbeing helper, Maureen Sweeney.
Maureen's smile lights up any room she enters and her positive attitude brings us joy. She is such a lovely, warm, giving person and we are thrilled she said YES to participating this month!
Thanks, Maureen.

Moving into Wellbeing with Maureen............

When did you start dancing?

I started dancing when I was 11. Instead of P.E I joined a dance class. Miss McQueen was our teacher believed dancing was one of life’s joys

What makes dancing so special to you?

Dancing releases all my happy feelings that even a ‘pensioner’ can participate and enjoy.

When did you start with Ballet4Life?

I started Ballet4Life 3 years ago as a result of a casual remark made by a friend. “Guess where I went on Saturday - to a Ballet class for ‘Oldies’“ she said

I went along the following Saturday - I was made welcome by Chris who reassured the class we all learned in different ways - to enjoy the class and always ask questions if we were no sure of a movement. I have been going ever since - I still feel discovering Ballet4Life has been my ‘Love my to go to place each week’

What makes B4l so special for you?

B4l offers an opportunity for all ages to be part of an experience that allows us to engage with dance music taught by fantastic teachers

Graceful Maureen - tendu in B4l Ballet class

Do you get to see dance performances regularly? No If yes, any favourite companies, dancers, performances you have seen recently?

n/a

What do your ballet classes do for you? See above

Do you have a favourite Ballet4Life class? n/a

Is there any dance style you wish to study but we do not offer presently? n/a

What do/did you do for your “day job?” and/or what were you educated/trained to do as a profession?

I am a qualified Homeopath and counsellor

Helping out at a MiW Tea & Coffee Social

Do you have any tips for someone wishing to start dance training as an adult?

Don’t Hesitate

Do you have a favourite part of class/ ballet step you love?

I enjoy the whole class

How has Covid-19 changed the way you have dance in your life?

Helping out at another MiW Tea & Coffee Social

With MiW Lead Teacher Beatrice at our popular Tea & Coffee Socials

Anything else you would like to add, please feel free to do so.

Donna your constant updates keep us all in the loop your are an inspiration to us all.

Fond regards, Maureen Sweeney

Aw, many thanks to marvelous Maureen. We so appreciate her help at our MiW classes!! xo

Maureen helping out at a MiW Tea & Coffee Social

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