What is 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.
Our Partner: Queensland Ballet
We 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.
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.
Cost
$50 ($5 per class)
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 [email protected] or 1300 275 826 (extension 28).
Sign up to Dance for Arthritis today
To join the program and go to your first class, click the start date and time that suits you, select your payment option and complete your registration. We’ll then send you an email welcoming you to Dance for Arthritis. This email will prompt you with a few questions to ensure the program 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!Â
If you do not see a currently advertised time that suits you, please contact Sean [email protected] or 1300 275 826 extension 28 to chat about different class options.
Current Round
Dance for Arthritis: Monday 11.00am
Term start date: Monday 28th April 2025
Term end date: Monday 30th June 2025
Dance for Arthritis is a virtual group dance program designed to help people living with arthritis increase their physical activity while having fun.
Dance for Arthritis: Tuesday 8.30am (Experienced Beginners class)
Term start date: Monday 28th April 2025
Term end date: Monday 30th June 2025
Dance for Arthritis is a virtual group dance program designed to help people living with arthritis increase their physical activity while having fun.
Dance for Arthritis: Wednesday 4.00pm
Term start date: Monday 28th April 2025
Term end date: Monday 30th June 2025
Dance for Arthritis is a virtual group dance program designed to help people living with arthritis increase their physical activity while having fun.
Next Round
Dance for Arthritis: Mondays 5:30pm
Term start date: Monday 9th June 2025
Term end date: Monday 11th August 2025
Dance for Arthritis is a virtual group dance program designed to help people living with arthritis increase their physical activity while having fun.
Dance for Arthritis: Tuesdays 4:00pm
Term start date: Tuesday 10th June 2025
Term end date: Tuesday 12th August 2025
Dance for Arthritis is a virtual group dance program designed to help people living with arthritis increase their physical activity while having fun.
Dance for Arthritis: Thursdays 9:15am
Term start date: Thursday 12th June 2025
Term end date: Thursday 14th August 2025
Dance for Arthritis is a virtual group dance program designed to help people living with arthritis increase their physical activity while having fun.
Dance for Arthritis: Saturdays 8:00am
Term start date: Saturday 14th June 2025
Term end date: Saturday 16th August 2025
Dance for Arthritis is a group dance program designed to help people living with arthritis increase their physical activity while having fun.
Can’t find a suitable class time?
Please join our mailing list and be contacted when the next class is available.
You can also check out upcoming classes for our online strength based program Arthritis Moves, or get in touch with us to chat with our health team about which program might be a good fit for you!
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Frequently Asked Questions
To gain access to the program you must:
- Live with arthritis
- Reside in NSW or Queensland
- Be aged 18 years or over
Unfortunately this program is not currently open to those who reside outside of NSW or Queensland.
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.
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.
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.
