Moving to Music

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Meeting details

Frequency	Weekly (September to May)
Time	11.05 am on Monday
Duration	70 minutes
Location	Abbot Hall Social Centre
Coordinator	Margot Harvey

What we do

This group might appeal to anyone who enjoys the freedom and relaxation that moving to music brings. Our aim is to keep all our bits in good working order, and have fun at the same time!

We do simple stretching, aerobic and weight bearing exercise and dance designed to maintain, and hopefully improve stamina, suppleness, and strength and at the same time stimulate concentration and memory. We work through a series of routines focusing on different parts of the body and usually include a more creative section that changes frequently.

The music is an eclectic mix that might come from anywhere in the world - Cuba, Italy, Africa, Asia, UK, USA; and any time – the nostalgic 40’s, the rocking 50’s; and any style from folk to jazz, classic (very occasionally), Bhangra, Latin American, and of course, ‘pop’. The only criteria that count are that the music is rhythmic, and uplifting, and so guaranteed to get us moving!

Unfortunately the group is full, but we do have a waiting list to which any interested member is welcome to add their name. We are always on the look out for someone who would be prepared to run a second movement group.

HOUSE RULES: Only two:
1. Safety first - non-slip soles or bare feet are a must;
2. You are responsible for your own level of participation - work within your own limitations.

No pain, no strain, just start the week with a swing!

Reports

July 2008:
The autumn term will start on September 15th at Abbot Hall when we can get back in the swing every Monday morning at 11 a.m. The first half term will run until October 20th and we will take a half term break on Oct 27th. I’m really looking forward to seeing you all again and loosening up these creaking joints! NB Please let me know if you won’t be returning in September. If I don’t hear from you I will leave you on the register.

Margot Harvey

March 2008:
Yet another year has flashed past and we will break for the summer on April 28th.
We have tackled our exercises with vigour, helped by the new sound system and floor surface at Abbot Hall, and the members have continued to delight me (and I hope, themselves), with the way they pick up new routines so quickly and skillfully, and always with such good humour. The downside to the year is that many of our members have had the misfortune of accidents and ill health. We wish all those still affected our very best wishes for a rapid and full recovery.

Margot Harvey

November 2007:
We continue to put our creaking joints through their paces, with most enjoyable interludes for belly dancing led by Kate East. This autumn we welcomed new members to the group so the waiting list has been reduced by 2!
Happy Christmas to all - we’ll start again on January 14th with a half term break on February 11th.

Margot Harvey

July 2007:
As I write this at the end of the wettest June on record the autumn seems just around the corner! So we will start stretching and bending again on Monday September 10th just after 11.00 a.m., at Abbot Hall Social Centre. I look forward to seeing you all but please, do let me know as soon as possible if you don’t intend to join us again, as we still have a waiting list. Apologies to those of you who are on the waiting list but I will be in touch whenever a vacancy comes up. In the meantime have you thought about folk dancing — same place, same day, just a bit earlier and I’m sure it‘ll be great fun.

M.H.