Are you over 60 and living with long-term low back pain? Our free Groove to Improve dance programme is part of a research project which explores new approaches to help you manage pain, improve mobility, and boost overall wellbeing. To help with this research, we’ll ask you to complete questionnaires that we’ll use to evaluate the programme. Join us to take part in a fun and supportive environment.
Groove to Improve is an initiative by Pavilion Dance South West (PDSW) and Health Sciences University (HSU), supported by Wessex Health Partners.
This Free six-week dance programme is designed specifically for older adults with persistent low back pain. Led by expert dance facilitators and supported by Researchers from Health Sciences University, the sessions blend creative movement with gentle exercise, helping participants:
✔ Move with more confidence
✔ Stay active in a social, supportive setting
✔ Develop long-term exercise habits
Groove to Improve is a fully funded programme because it is part of a research study exploring new approaches to managing long-term chronic low back pain.
By taking part, participants will help researchers:
✔ Investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of dance as a therapeutic intervention for chronic low back pain.
✔ Assess whether structured dance programmes improve quality of life, including physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
✔ Analyse whether dance therapy can reduce pain levels and improve patient-reported pain outcomes.
✔ Explore how dance-based movement affects mobility, functional capacity, and the ability to perform everyday activities.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, sign up today and be part of a study that could help shape future treatment options for chronic low back pain.
Classes take place every Thursday at Pavilion Dance, Westover Road, Bournemouth.
There are three intakes that you can choose from depending on your availability. Each intake lasts six weeks. Sessions last 1.5 hours and cover a mix of physical activity, educational elements and social time before hand.
Intake A: 1st May – 5th June (10:30 – 12:00) (pre-class social cuppa from 10:00am)
Intake B: 22nd May – 26th June (12:30 – 14:00) (pre-class social cuppa from 12:00am)
Intake C: 12th June – 17th July (10:30 – 12:00) (pre-class social cuppa from 10:00am)
Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Register your interest today by reading through the eligibility criteria and completing our simple form below.
To participate in this programme you must:
You will not be eligible if:
Please ensure you have read and agree to these terms before applying.
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