30 September 2022 13:32
Happy International Day of Older Persons
Saturday 1 October is International Day of Older Persons and we'd like to take this opportunity to celebrate our older learner community of Silver Swans and invite you to join them in a ballet class.
We launched Silver Swans in 2017 following our Dance for Lifelong Wellbeing research project.
Research shows that 75% of the factors affecting quality of life and longevity are related to lifestyle, while only 25% are hereditary. This means that getting more active whatever your age, and dance, in particular, can play a vital role in ensuring a longer and better quality of life.
Silver Swans encourages people over 55 years to explore movement in a creative way in the dance studio. For the past four years, we have been training Silver Swans teachers all over the world to create a global community of older learners who experience the joy, wellbeing and social connection ballet can bring. Our Swans report having increased mobility, improved balance and overall cognitive improvement. They also reflect on classes being a wonderful opportunity for social connection and community which have increased health and happiness.
Swan Stories
"The classes are fun and enjoyable and a fantastic way to stay fit and healthy." Hear from some our Swans themselves >
Spotlight on some of our Silver Swans classes around the country
With over 1,000 Silver Swans Licensees delivering class worldwide, there are lots of studios for you to choose from. Many also deliver classes online. Below we’re spotlighting just a few around the country. To find your nearest Silver Swans class search our interactive map here.
Silver Swans at the Ballet Class Rose Bay, NSW
Silver Swans at Silver Swans with Alice, Newcastle, NSW
Silver Swans at Ascot School of Dance, QLD
Silver Swans at Carisma Dance and Fitness, SA
Silver Swans at Theatre de la Danse, VIC
Silver Swans at The Taylor Ballet School, WA
Become A Silver Swan
Ready to release your inner Swan? Find a Silver Swans Licensee near you, using our global map. Find your nearest teacher >
Exam Success for one Silver Swan
Meet our Silver Swans Ambassador - Caroline O'Connor
"Dance is a beautiful form of human expression and a wonderful way to maintain a social connection. In my opinion, there is nothing that compares to the joy you feel when you hear music and you begin to dance. Silver Swans ballet classes are the perfect way to enjoy your ‘silver years’ - to still embrace movement, to keep your body supple and to engage your brain and feel young and joyful” Read more >