As someone who is visually impaired and has poor balance, Judith Lombardo said attending the Dance to Health class for the past three years has made her “more sturdy” on her feet.
“Nobody judges you and everybody is so friendly. Even my [guide] dog loves it here,” she added.
The Arts Council of Wales (ACW) supports more than 80 arts organisations a year which have helped to deliver a benefit of at least £588m in savings and economic productivity, researchers found.
Its chief executive Dafydd Rhys said: “The arts are delivering real, tangible health benefits for people and communities and now we have the independent, robust evidence to prove it.”
The Welsh government added: “We have increased our spend for the broader culture sector by 8.5% this year and tripled investment in venues and sites compared to a decade ago.
“Our draft budget for 2026-27 has already been published, with over £33.5m revenue and an increased capital allocation for the arts.”