Dance with us!
Para Dance UK at Communities 1st offers inclusive dance sessions for those with disabilities, all ages and abilities, featuring various styles like street and folk. We focus on fun, physical activity and community. We offer inclusive dance programs for all abilities.
Join our fun weekly online sessions for adults and children, with instructors adapting to all levels. We also run local groups that foster a sense of family and belonging, plus an online after-school club for kids to explore dance.
Enjoy it all for just £10 per person or £100 per organisation per year (September to August).
MOVE IT Show 2025
Our fantastic dance teacher Selina is hosting a fun, high-energy dance fitness class at MOVE IT, the World's Biggest Dance Event!
📅 Sunday 9 March, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
📍 ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL
🚆 Nearest railway stations are Custom House or Prince Regent.
Book tickets: Search the word 'para': https://buff.ly/E9UZRUv
Selina's class is suitable for disabled and non-disabled people of all ages and abilities. You can participate seated or standing. The class will include a warm up, exciting routine and relaxing cool down. Standard admission tickets start at £30 per person (student discounts are available) and include access to all four stages, the Shopping Village, the free talks programme, and meet and greets with dance stars.
Don't miss out on celebrating the 20th anniversary of MOVE IT from Friday 7 - Sunday 9 March!
Benefits of Inclusive Dance
Dancing is a fun way to keep fit, build strength, improve posture, and boost balance, coordination, and bone health. Plus, it’s a great stress-buster!
As you move to music and meet new people, you're also getting a great workout. Dancing keeps you active, supports your health, and lifts your mood. And the best part? It always brings a smile!
We’ve got something for everyone, no matter your age or ability, with plenty of classic tunes to get you moving—and singing along is always welcome! Whether you're dancing seated or standing, just make sure you're in a safe space, have water handy, and most of all—have fun!
Spring Term Dates
Para Dance UK at Communities 1st offers inclusive dance sessions for all ages and abilities. Sign up today for some dancing fun!
Adults Dance Club
Come join us for a fun, feel-good session every Monday morning! Everyone’s welcome, and it's a great way to kickstart your week with movement, laughter, and a sense of community.
We’ll start with a gentle warm-up to loosen up, then move into a fun, easy-to-follow dance routine where you can let loose and enjoy yourself. We finish with a peaceful cool-down to leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed.
It’s all happening every Monday from 10:00 to 10:30 am. Membership is just £10 a year—so why not add a little joy to your Mondays? Let's dance and have some fun together!
Primary After School Dance Club
Hey primary school-aged kids! Get ready for an exciting dance adventure filled with fun and creativity!
In these sessions, you’ll have the chance to express yourself through different dance styles, moving and grooving to the beat with joy in every step. Start with an energetic warm-up, learn some awesome dance moves in an engaging routine, and finish with a calming cool down to wrap up the session. It’s all about having a great time while discovering the magic of dance!
Join us every Wednesday from 4:15 pm to 4:45 pm, with membership starting at just £10 a year. Let’s dance and have a blast!
Join us for one of our Spring term dates!:
Date Changes
- On Wednesday 26 February, class will be running but using a different link. Please email paradance@communities1st.org.uk if you have not received this.
- On Wednesday 5 March, no class will be running.
Through the Decades
Join us for our weekly nostalgic sessions, where we take a trip down memory lane!
We'll start with a gentle warm-up, followed by a fun dance routine to classic tunes from different decades, and finish with a relaxing cool-down to reflect on the good old days.
Perfect for care homes, day centres, or anyone wanting to relive the joy of dance. Join us every Wednesday from 11:00 am to 11:30 am. Individual membership starts at £10 per year, and organizations can join from £100 per year.
Join us for one of our Spring term dates!:
Date Changes
- On Wednesday 26 February, class will be running but using a different link. Please email paradance@communities1st.org.uk if you have not received this.
- On Wednesday 5 March, no class will be running.
Youth Dance Club
Join us for a fun dance session and get ready to move, enjoy great music, and have a blast! You'll start with a gentle warm-up to prepare your body, then dive into a fun dance routine where you can let the rhythm take over. Afterward, we'll cool down with some relaxing stretches.
This session is perfect for secondary school children and young adults up to 25 years old.
The session takes place every Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm, and membership is just £10 per year.
Join us for one of our Spring dates!:
Date Changes
- On Wednesday 26 February, class will be running but using a different link. Please email paradance@communities1st.org.uk if you have not received this.
- On Wednesday 5 March, no class will be running.
Would you need additional support?
We're here to extend our support to every individual who wants to discover the best versions of themselves. Would you like to dance with us but have no suitable equipment or need some digital support setting it all up for yourself?
Worry not! You can contact us by calling us on 01727 649980 and we will do our best to help you in your endeavour. Read more about our digital inclusion project through the link below.
Case Studies
See below an example of those who enjoy our services. Check out our extended list of case studies from here!
"It's good for you, good for your brain."
Jack thinks inclusive dance is awesome! He loves all styles of dancing and all types of music. His favourite song is Walking on Sunshine.
Click here to watch a recording of Jack explaining why he likes to participate in inclusive dance.
"Being disabled doesn't and shouldn't stop you!"
Lorraine, 52 years old, is an athlete and part-time wheelchair user who signed up for our inclusive dance videos in January. Previously working for the Navy, Lorraine was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2014 just as she was about to join the ambulance service.
Having never danced before Lorraine joined a local dance group in 2015 which was run by one of Para Dance UK’s instructors. Her mind was blown at the freedom that dance provided her with and that you could learn to dance from sitting in a wheelchair. Dancing gave her a new zest for life and she enjoyed the social aspect of being with other people and how much dance increased her confidence. Since she started dancing she has entered into two competitions and is looking forward to future opportunities to compete.
When Lorraine first heard about the inclusive dance videos that Para Dance UK were offering she signed up immediately, keen to learn and absorb everything that she could. The sessions made her feel happy and she loved the mix of the different genres. Having previous dance experience Lorraine found the sessions simple to follow and particularly loved the way that routines were broken down into sections. She enjoyed them so much she has gone back to them many times to practice the final routines.
The videos made her feel part of something during the global pandemic and despite not being able to see the other people who had signed up she felt connected through the power of dance as she knew that they were being enjoyed by others during the lockdown period.
Lorraine’s advice for people thinking about trying dance for the first time is
“Please try it because it gives you such freedom. Being disabled doesn’t and shouldn’t stop you! Make the most of it and never say never.”
Contact us
Want to contact us directly, learn more and discuss your queries further as soon as possible?
Please email us on paradance@communities1st.org.uk or call us at 01727 649980.
Our telephone lines are open on Mondays - Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00.