Stay Active with Arthritis Exercises Through Dance for Arthritis

Keeping active is vital for people living with arthritis. This is because exercise increases strength and flexibility which can help to decrease arthritis symptoms like joint pain and fatigue.

Several studies have found people suffering from arthritis had improvement in mobility and joint pain, as well as positive changes in depression, anxiety, fatigue and tension when participating in a dance program once a week.

Arthritis Queensland have partnered with Queensland Ballet to develop this ONLINE group dance program to help people living with arthritis to get active with movements that are safe and beneficial to arthritis management.

Queensland Ballet is a professional ballet company that offers inclusive workshops and endeavours to connect people and dance.

About Dance for Arthritis

Dance for Arthritis is a virtual group dance program designed to help people living with arthritis increase their physical activity while having fun. This means that, each week you can join your arthritis exercise dance class from the comfort of your own home with a dance teacher guiding you through a live dance class

As a 10-week arthritis exercise program, we’ll stay with you at each step of the way. We can help to keep you motivated, offer support, and also provide additional resources so you can incorporate safe movement into your lifestyle. All dance classes are beginner-friendly and arthritis-friendly; no prior dance experience required!

With the support of the Dance for Arthritis community, we can help ensure you’re living life to the fullest.

Sign up to Dance for Arthritis today!

Starting in your first class is easy... simply select the class and time that suits you best from the classes below and follow the simple prompts. We will then send you a confirmation email which will ask you a few quick questions to ensure that the class will be safe and suitable for you. You can then book a time with Sean for a quick chat where he will have you 100% ready for your first class!

Cost

The total cost for the online Dance for Arthritis program in Queensland is $50. This equals just $5 per class!

From time to time, Regional Community classes are available in select locations. The cost to attend a Regional Community class is $10.

Dance for Arthritis is made available at the lowest price possible, with all registration fees directly going towards the ongoing costs of running classes. We understand that at times people may experience financial hardship which may prevent them from being able to afford registration costs. We have a limited number of fully-subsidised spots available; if this applies to you contact Sean at Sean.carmody@arthritis.org.au or 07 3857 4200.

UPCOMING online dance classes:

If you are joining us from NSW, you will need to register via the Arthritis NSW website.

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We'll have new online classes starting every few weeks. Enter your details and we'll update you once new classes are available!

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Dance for Arthritis classes are delivered in partnership with Queensland Ballet, and are generously supported by Queensland Health, as part of the Van Norton Li Community Health Institute.

Frequently Asked Questions

who can join dance for arthritis?

To gain access to the program you must:

Live with arthritis
Reside in Queensland
Be aged 18 years or over.

Those who reside in NSW are still eligible to join the program however must register via the Arthritis NSW website.

Unfortunately this program is not currently open to those who reside outside of Qld or NSW.

How much does it cost to join dance for arthritis?

With the support of funding from Queensland Health, the total cost for the 10-week program is $50. This equals just $5 per class.

This funding subsidises the registration costs for those in Queensland. Therefore, registration fees differ for those in NSW. Those residing in NSW must register via the Arthritis NSW website.

The Dance for Arthritis program is made available at the lowest price possible, with all registration fees going directly towards the ongoing of running classes.

What is the best exercise for arthritis?

Staying active and exercising is an important part of managing arthritis pain and discomfort. The best way to exercise when living with arthritis will depend on your individual situation. It might include walking, swimming, stretching, dance, water exercise (or water aerobics), bike riding, or even using an exercise bike.

Exercising regularly can help strengthen your muscles and lead to a decrease in joint pain, fatigue, muscle tension and stress.

can arthritis be reversed with exercise?

While arthritis is not reversible, there are certainly things you can do to limit the amount of discomfort or pain from arthritis. Exercising regularly with workouts tailored to your arthritis type is a great way to increase your mobility, flexibility and strength.

what activities make arthritis worse?

Arthritis exercises are important to help maintain and improve flexibility and strength in your muscles and joints. However some exercise and overexertion can actually do more harm than good. High impact exercise or very high intensity exercises can sometimes cause joints to stiffen. This can worsen some pre-existing arthritis symptoms.

By joining Dance for Arthritis you will be introduced to a form of exercise that can help improve mobility and joint pain.

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