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Happy International Dance Day

During lockdown, the role of dance has changed - turning kitchens, bedrooms and living rooms into dance floors to nurture both wellbeing and fitness.


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Published on 29 Apr 2020 Last updated on 29 Apr 2020

Arts Barn 1984, University of Bath Library Archives
Arts Barn 1984, University of Bath Library Archives

Our creative centre The Edge has been running dance classes since it opened in 2015, but dance was embraced at the University long before this in the Arts Barn which once stood in its place.

Whilst our dance studio remains closed, The Edge’s dance-fitness sessions have moved online and we’ve been asking students, staff and our community what they think...

"I love them all. The Dance classes have good music and the barre fluid is a fantastic strengthening exercise for bums, tums and hips. The teachers are very friendly."

"The classes have boosted my sense of physical and mental wellbeing significantly."

"I have the confidence to try something new from the comfort of my home, a habit I hope to continue beyond this time."

You can try Latin Fit, Barre Fluid or Dance Fit online.