Every few years, Dragonfly Dance goes through a quiet transformation. For 20 years, it has grown, shifted, and reshaped itself in quiet but meaningful ways. Sometimes the change is visible — a new studio, new teachers, a larger community. Other times the change happens beneath the surface — in how we teach, how we support adult learners, and how we design the pathways that help dancers grow. Now, as we move into 2026, Dragonfly Dance is entering its next metamorphosis. This

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by Jo McDonald, founder and owner of Move Through Life Dance Studio Five barriers to dance in adulthood There are probably dozens of barrier that get in the way for adults who would like to take regular dance classes. Below are five common ones we hear about a lot. 1. Perception that dance is for kids and teenagers First, there is the perception that you shouldn’t dance, especially something like ballet, once you’re a ‘grown up’. But dance isn’t just for children and teenag

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When Karen Tipper left her job as a nurse and midwife earlier this year, she discovered just how much her job had helped her to keep fit and prevent weight gain. She realised she needed a way to bring physical activity back into her life, but didn’t want to go the gym, walk or bike ride. She wanted something that she was passionate about. Karen had been an avid dancer until her late twenties. Now in her fifties, she wanted to go back to dance, but was afraid of ‘looking st