The Workers' Educational Association has offered education projects catering specifically for the needs of older learners aged 50+ for many years and the Learning Age Project (LAP) is our latest programme funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies.

The Workers' Educational Association has collaborated with Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company over the years to create many wonderful dance projects together and we are delighted to announce that "Body Wisdom" - a dance course with a difference is now extending its programme with new funding from the BBC Performing Arts Fund. "Body Wisdom" has run successfully over the past three years with a beautiful performance "Mapping Memories" in April this year.

Starts: 21st October 2011
Runs for: 6 Friday morning 10.am - 12 Noon.
Venue:  Echo Echo Dance Studio

Body Wisdom is a dance project designed specifically for those aged 50+ and rather than age being against you in terms of movement, it is used to your advantage to help inform the movement taking place.

There are places available for new participants and former experience in dance is not necessary. You will be introduced to a wonderful creative movement process that relies on "the wisdom of your body" rather than on any form of athleticism.

For information on the former Body Wisdom project and performance Mapping Memories please click here.

So are you aged 50+ and interested in dance and movement? Maybe you are creative in other ways and would like to extend your creativity into another area? Maybe you just loved to dance when you were younger and are looking for a new opportunity to dance once again. Maybe you have been put off by the athleticism of younger dancers - then this is the project for you. The process will be led by Steve Batts; who at 50 now terms himself as an older dancer. Money from ACNI Lottery Project funding will go towards an additional artist-teacher who will work alongside Steve to support the project. There is no cost to participate.

The new funding from the BBC Performing Arts Fund will also offer the project the opportunity to develop a new dance performance piece with an original score written for the work. So if you are interested in dance and movement, are over 50 and want to experience a wonderful creative process then this is the project for you. The project will run on Fridays mornings at the new Echo Echo Dance Studio at 13, Bishop Street from 21st October 10am – 12 Noon.

For more information or to book contact Sinead Devine on 028 71 36 99 47.