Moving Well
Joyful, creative movement sessions for older people
Moving Well workshops are free, friendly sessions designed to help you feel more confident, connected and active – at your own pace.
You do not need any dance experience, and there’s no pressure to “get it right”. Just come as you are and take part in a way that feels good for your body.
What to expect
Who it’s for
Moving Well is for everyone. Our sessions are especially welcoming for older people – whether you want to move more, try something new, or find a space that feels supportive and age-appropriate, you’ll be right at home.
We welcome people of all abilities, including those living with long-term health conditions or disabilities, and anyone looking to feel more connected.
Where we run sessions
We deliver Moving Well workshops across Kent in community centres and halls. We also run sessions in libraries, shopping centres and local public spaces.
We bring the sessions into everyday familiar spaces, making them easy to access and part of the community.
Discover What’s On.
Why join?
People come along for all sorts of reasons – to move a bit more, meet others, or try something new. Many tell us they leave feeling more confident, more connected, and happier and more energised.
Some people join for a short time, while others stay with us for years. Some even go on to take part in performances or support sessions as volunteers.
Our Workshops
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Moving Well Southborough with West Kent Mind
No experience is needed – just bring yourself and enjoy moving, meeting new people and having fun in a welcoming and supportive environment. Led by West Kent Mind and Moving…Find out more -
Moving Well Dover
Moving Well workshops are led by and for older people, no experience needed. All shapes, sizes and levels of mobility welcome. Sessions will build from simple getting-to-know-you activities through to…Find out more -
Moving Well Folkestone
Moving Well workshops are led by and for older people, no experience needed. All shapes, sizes and levels of mobility welcome. Sessions will build from simple getting-to-know-you activities through to…Find out more -
Moving Well Ramsgate
Moving Well workshops are led by and for older people, no experience needed. Sessions will build from simple getting-to-know-you activities through to making a short choreography from participants’ own stories…Find out more -
Moving Well Hythe
Moving Well workshops are led by and for older people, no experience needed. All shapes, sizes and levels of mobility welcome. Sessions will build from simple getting-to-know-you activities through to…Find out more -
Moving Well Cheriton
Moving Well workshops are led by and for older people, no experience needed. All shapes, sizes and levels of mobility welcome. Sessions will build from simple getting-to-know-you activities through to…Find out more
Frequently Asked Questions
Moving Well is a programme of creative movement workshops for older people, run by Moving Memory Dance Theatre Company. Sessions are social, creative and shaped by the people taking part. You might explore movement, share ideas and stories, and make choreography together from your own movements and experiences.
The workshops are for older people. However, Moving Well is a little different from a traditional dance class. There is no set style of dance you need to learn, and no previous dance experience is needed. Instead, sessions use creative movement, music, ideas and your own stories and movements to make something together.
No. You do not need any previous dance experience. Moving Well is for people who are new to dance as well as those who already enjoy moving. The sessions start with simple activities and build from there, with participants encouraged to contribute their own ideas and movements.
Yes. Moving Well welcomes different shapes, sizes and levels of mobility. You can move in ways that suit you – standing or sitting. The aim is to explore what you can do and contribute your own ideas.
Every session is a little different, but you can expect to get to know the group, explore creative movement, share ideas and try out different ways of moving. Over time, participants can use their own stories and movements to help create a short piece of choreography together.
There is no pressure to get everything “right”. The sessions are about exploring, making things together and having fun.
Moving Well workshops are for older people, typically 55+, who want to try creative movement, meet other people and have fun together. You do not need previous dance experience, and there are different ways to take part depending on how you like to move.
Moving Well workshops take place in community settings across Kent. The locations and dates change as new workshops are developed, so please check the individual workshop pages for current information about sessions in your area. You can discover where we are running workshops on our What’s on page here.
Yes. Moving Well is about more than movement. Sessions give people time to meet others, share ideas, laugh and make something together. The social side of the workshops is part of what makes each group different, because participants help shape what happens.
Moving Well is run by Moving Memory Dance Theatre Company, a Kent arts charity that puts older bodies centre stage. Moving Memory creates dance and creative projects with older people, giving participants the opportunity to shape the work and share their ideas, stories and experiences through movement.
Yes. Our workshops take place in accessible venues, and we welcome people of all shapes, sizes and levels of mobility. You can take part sitting or standing, and our trained creative facilitators can adapt activities to suit your individual needs and abilities.
We understand that joining something new can feel daunting. You’ll receive a warm welcome, there’s no pressure to do anything you’re uncomfortable with, and you can take part in whatever way works for you.
If you have specific accessibility requirements or would like to discuss your needs before attending, please get in touch via our Contact page here.
Please get in touch via our Contact page here and a member of our team will be in touch.