Community Learning

community learning in schools, colleges, day centres and care homes

Samirah embraces the chance to demonstrate the benefits and joy of Egyptian dance, as well as an insight into the culture and history behind this art form, to all members of the community. This could be through her regular classes, or to children in nursery schools, playgroups, primary schools, senior schools ,guides and scouts as well as adults with learning disabilities in colleges, day centres and care homes. The elderly in day centres and care homes.

Bollywood dance Fitness has now been added to our regular classes and can also be added to classes in the community.

Seated Exercise in Day Centres and Care Homes

Samirah is an experienced Activities Co-ordinator for the elderly and a support Worker for adults with learning disabilities.

A trained Cognitive Stimulation Therapist for those with Dementia, a Dementia Friend Champion, a trained 'Move it or Lose it' chair based exercise instructor and a Circle Dance for Dementia facilitator.

We are happy to offer 'seated exercise to music' for residents in care homes and day centres.

Here the Resident will perform basic aerobic exercises to music while sitting in a chair, for around 30 minutes once a week. Perfect for the elderly or the less able as it requires less stamina.

Belly Dance and Bollywood Fitness Chair Aerobics is also an excellent way for many people to remain active despite their limitations. Chair exercises are far less strenuous on joints, such as the knees and the hips, than traditional standing aerobics. It is a great way to keep fit.

Entertainment, talks and workshops in the community

Talks: Samirah is regularly asked to give a talk and demonstration at local social groups, please contact her if you would like her to attend your group.

Entertainment: The belly Belles also provide entertainment in care homes and day centres, with our wonderful Egyptian and Bollywood Dance Fitness displays.

Often the support workers and carers get up and dance with us, as well as the able bodied residents. Those residents in wheelchairs or the less able, are encouraged to join in seated.

We have found that the residents thoroughly enjoy their time with us, often commenting on the gorgeous colours in the costumes and accessories, as well as how beautiful the Arabian music is.