Wimbledon Guild Belly Dancing Class

Lift your spirits and improve your fitness, co-ordination and balance at Wimbledon Guild's new belly dancing class!

Organisers hope the sessions will appeal to over-50s’ ladies sense of fun and they’ll go along and give it a go.

Instructor Turkan Ismail said: "Belly dancing is a fabulous way of connecting with other women in a fun, non-competitive way and has health benefits including increasing flexibility, improving blood circulation and increasing confidence.

"It also has a spiritual side and I have witnessed women from all walks of life, all ages and sizes get fit, toned and blossom.

"Some found hidden talent that progressed to performance levels and all shared an appreciation for this women's dance for women, which is a celebration of femininity.”

The class is one of the highlights of Wimbledon Guild's Ageing Well activities programme which helps older people stay fit, active and independent.
As well as belly dancing, Wimbledon Guild offers regular yoga, pilates and Tai Chi sessions, all of which have recognised health benefits.

Other, specialist exercise classes are tailored to help increase mobility, stability and physical fitness for people recovering from a stroke.

Wimbledon Guild helps people across Merton lead a better life by tackling poverty, supporting ageing and encouraging mental well-being.