{"id":547863,"date":"2026-03-18T07:02:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/547863\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T07:02:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:02:12","slug":"ballet-program-brings-grace-and-healing-to-aged-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/547863\/","title":{"rendered":"Ballet\u00a0program\u00a0brings\u00a0grace and\u00a0healing to Aged Care"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A new initiative blending the art of ballet with the science of aged care is set to take centre stage in Claremont this April.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The inaugural\u00a0Ballet\u00a04 You Teacher\u2019s Workshop\u00a0will be held on\u00a0April\u00a018\u00a0at Mary Lockett Hall, Christ Church, offering a full day of training for dance teachers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and others interested in using movement to support older adults.<\/p>\n

The workshop is the creation of\u00a0Lisa Purchas, a Claremont-based dance teacher who founded\u00a0Ballet 4 You\u00a0in 2017 following the death of her mother, Joanna, from Alzheimer\u2019s disease.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Determined to honour her mother\u2019s memory, Purchas developed a program designed to help people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and early-stage Alzheimer\u2019s improve balance, posture, and strength through modified ballet exercises.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe program encourages participants to use both sides of the body and brain,\u201d Purchas explained. \u201cIt\u2019s not just about movement \u2014 it\u2019s about improving cognitive function, gait, and emotional wellbeing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Over time, Ballet 4 You has evolved beyond dementia care to include seated classes for all elderly participants, whether in aged care homes, community centres, or private sessions. The program has been praised for its accessibility and its ability to bring joy and confidence to older adults through gentle, structured movement.<\/p>\n

The upcoming workshop will feature guest speakers from the aged and geriatric care sectors, as well as hands-on sessions led by Purchas herself. Attendees will learn both seated and barre-based exercises, explore the science behind movement and memory, and receive a comprehensive\u00a0resource pack including class notes, videos, and a Ballet 4 You T-shirt.<\/p>\n

Purchas, who holds Bachelor\u2019s and\u00a0master\u2019s degrees in business and international\u00a0Relations, has shared her work widely through Rotary talks, media appearances, and international interviews. She also runs the Dancescene Studio in Claremont, where she teaches ballet to students of all ages.<\/p>\n

Participants who wish to take their training further can complete an additional intensive session to become registered\u00a0Ballet 4 You Practitioners, allowing them to deliver the program professionally in aged care and community settings.<\/p>\n

The workshop runs from\u00a09.30am to 4pm\u00a0and costs\u00a0$550 (including GST), with light refreshments provided.<\/p>\n

For many, Ballet 4 You represents more than just dance \u2014 it\u2019s a graceful step toward improving quality of life for older Australians.
For bookings and enquiries\u00a0contact\u00a0Lisa Purchas\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Email:\u00a0info@ballet4you.com.au<\/a>
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