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Unless otherwise stated, all classes are open to members of the community.
No bookings are required.
Term dates
Some classes run throughout the year.
Those that follow terms run parallel to ACT school terms.
The term dates for 2026 are:
Term 1: Friday 30 January - Friday 2 April (9 weeks)
Term 2: Monday 20 April- Friday 3 July (11 weeks)
Term 3: Monday 20 July - Friday 25 September (10 weeks)
Term 4: Monday 12 October - Friday 18 December (10 weeks)
Mondays, 10.30-11.30am - Dance & Exercise for Wellbeing
The Clubhouse, The Henry Retirement Village
94 Fullagar Cres, Higgins
**For residents, family and friends
$96 for 8 week term (T1) or $15 per class
Runs as per term dates (see below), taught by Philip
Mondays, 3.00-4.00pm - Dance for Wellbeing
The Clubhouse, Goodwin Village Farrer
22 Marshall St, Farrer
**For residents only
$96 for 8 week term (T1) or $15 per class
Runs as per term dates (see below), taught by Philip
Tuesdays, 9.45-10.45am - Dance for Wellbeing
Greenway Views, 260 Soward Way, Greenway
$10 per class, includes coffee afterwards
Sign in at the front desk
Runs throughout the year except for public holidays and over Christmas, taught by Jacqui
Tuesdays, 10.30-11.30am - ZESTup
Canberra Dance Theatre, Corner of Barry Drive and Kingsley Street, City
This is a more physically active class, mostly standing.
$16 per class
Commences 3 February for a term trial, taught by Debora or Philip
Contact canberradancetheatre@gmail.com for information about public transport and parking.
This class is offered in partnership with CDT
Tuesdays, 1.15-2.30pm - Dance for People with Parkinson’s
Belconnen Arts Centre, Emu Bank, Belconnen
$108 for 9 week term (T1) or $15 per class
Runs as per term dates (see below), taught by Philip & Jacqui
This class is supported by The Hospital Research Foundation – Parkinson’s
Tuesdays, 1.15-2.15pm - Dance for Wellbeing
presented by the Rotary Club of Gungahlin
Eastlake Gungahlin Club, 51 Hinder St, Gungahlin
$72 for 9 week term (T1) or $8 per class. Class followed by light afternoon tea at own cost
Runs as per term dates (see below), taught by Debora
This class is supported by the Rotary Club of Gungahlin
Wednesdays, 10.30-11.30am - Dance for Wellbeing
Community Services #1, 63 Boolimba Cres, Narrabundah
Seated class. Runs throughout the year except for public holidays and over Christmas, taught by Jacqui
Please call Avi on (02)6126 4710 to discuss eligibility and for bookings
Wednesdays, 11.15-12.30pm - Dance for People with Parkinson’s
Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 137 Reed St, Greenway
$108 for 9 week term (T1) or $15 per class
Runs as per term dates (see below), taught by Jane & Philip
This class is supported by The Hospital Research Foundation – Parkinson’s
Wednesdays, 1.30-2.30pm - Dance for Wellbeing
Tuggeranong 55 Plus Club, 101 Cowlishaw St, Greenway
**For Club members only. Annual Membership: $30
Office hours for membership registration: 9.30am-2.00pm
Runs as per term dates (see below), taught by Debora
For further information phone (02)6293 4004 or email: tugg55plusclub@gmail.com
Wednesdays, 3.00-4.00pm - The Groovers
The Grove, 1 Monty Place, Ngunnawal
**For residents, family and friends
$108 for 9 week term (T1) or $15 per class
Runs as per term dates (see below), taught by Philip
Thursdays, 11.00-12.00 noon - Dance for Wellbeing
LDK Amberfield, 240 Cotter Rd, Weston
**For residents only, taught by Debora
Thursdays, 11.00-12.00 noon - Dance for Seniors living with Dementia
**Runs on the last Thursday of the month, taught by Philip
Primrose Services, Uniting Church Hall
58-60 Scrivener St, O’Connor
For further information and to register, contact:
Vanessa Elliott, General Manager, Primrose Services
phone 0437 957 841 or email vanessae@primroseservices.com.au
Thursdays, 1.30-2.30pm - Dance for Wellbeing
presented by the Rotary Club of Ginninderra
Ginninderra Labor Club, 40 Lhotsky St, Charnwood
$90 for 9 week term (T1) or $12 per class
Runs as per term dates (see below), taught by Debora
Fridays, 10.00-11.00am - Musical Moves for Seniors
COTA Hall, Hughes Community Centre, Wisdom St, Hughes
$10 per class. Pay cash at the door or blocks of ten classes via EFT
Runs throughout the year except for public holidays and over Christmas,
taught by Jacqui
Fridays, 10.15-11.15am - Dance for Wellbeing
Villaggio Sant' Antonio, 35 Burkitt Street, Page
**For residents only, taught by Debora
For further information phone (02) 6255 1794, or email gm@villaggio.com.au
Fridays, 12.00-1.00pm - Dance for All
Belconnen Arts Centre, Emu Bank, Belconnen
$108 for 9 week term (T1) or $15 per class
Runs as per term dates (see below), taught by Debora or Jacqui
Fridays, 12.00-1.00pm - Dance & Exercise for Wellbeing
The Clubhouse, The Henry Retirement Village
94 Fullagar Cres, Higgins
**For residents, family and friends
$108 for 9 week term (T1) or $15 per class
Runs as per term dates (see below), taught by Jacqui or Debora
Payment
For single classes, please pay cash to the teacher
Term payments can be made via cash or EFT (details available from the teacher)
ZEST classes are complimentary for paid carers and for support companions of holders of a Companion Card.