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50 Plus: Clogging - Basic to easy-Intermediate
Clogging is an American folk dance from the Southern Appalachian Mountains, with ties to step dances from the British Isles, traditional dance of the Native Americans, and solo dances of African Americans. It was introduced to Australia in the 1980's and there are dance clubs around the country.Clogging shoes have double-taps which are used to create rhythms, and the heel of your clogging shoe is the timekeeper. But you don't need clogging shoes to start dancing, leather-soled shoes with a low heel are ideal for beginners.Clogging is cued, like square dancing or aerobics, and dancers learn steps, not routines. Cloggers dance to a variety of music including country, Irish and pop.
50 Plus: Art in bark workshop
This art form is unique to Australia and utilises the paper bark shreds of melaleuca trees. Different trees produce different colours and are used to produce landscapes, seascapes, or anything your imagination can come up with. No paints or artificial colours are used.
50 Plus: Bridge (Social)
The game of bridge has two main parts: the bidding (also called the 'auction') and the play. You should learn the play first because it will give you a better sense of what the bidding means. In fact, learning the bidding first is a mistake and can be a turnoff to new players.Bridge is a partnership game requiring four players. Each player sits opposite his partner at a card table (in this age of computers the concept could be a simulated).Join us for at this session to socialise and play bridge.
50 Plus: Sequence ballroom dancing
City Sequence Dancers have 4 weekly programs to practice a variety of dances that are performed in South East Queensland venues. Sequence dancing includes many different rhythms/styles. Examples are waltz, quick step, foxtrot, rumba, cha cha, tango and jive. New dancers are welcome.
50 Plus: Spanish for absolute beginners
Ever wanted to learn Spanish! This Spanish class is aimed at absolute beginners. If you have never attempted to learn Spanish before but have always wondered if you could, this may be the class for you.The class will be structured and will start at the very beginning with particular focus on learning basic vocabulary, grammar, sentence construction and common verbs used in everyday conversations.Classes will be conducted in English and at a slow pace.The class will be divided into two separate sessions: Session 1: Basic Spanish for Travellers starting at 12.15 pm - 1.00 pm. This class will focus on basic everyday conversation and useful phrases needed for travel to a Spanish speaking country. Session 2: Spanish Grammar and Vocabulary 1pm - 2pm. This class will focus on grammar and sentence construction used in everyday Spanish conversation and phrases.*Please note that the cost for both sessions will be discounted to $18.00
BOOKED OUT - 50 Plus: Ballet for Seniors
***This event has been booked out***Ballet for Seniors helps posture, balance, control and flexibility. This class will provide fun and a sense of achievement.
50 Plus: Tap dancing for Seniors
Learn to make music with your feet in this fun tap class designed for beginners. Enjoy a mix of classic show tunes, Broadway, and popular music as you learn the exciting rhythms of tap dance.Dance for seniors boosts heart and lung health, strengthens bones and muscles to prevent falls, reduces loneliness, and may lower Alzheimer's risk. Plus, it improves mood, balance, and flexibility - and it's loads of fun!Tap shoes are not essential to start this class. Starting with leather-soled shoes with a slight heel is recommended, and you can consider getting tap shoes later if you decide to attend regularly.
BOOKED OUT - 50 Plus: Tai Chi Wellness
***This event has been booked out.***Tai Chi Wellness benefits arthritis, diabetes, balance, breathing, relaxation and many others. The slow, gentle flowing movements promote energy and wellbeing.The Tai Chi Wellness is an hour-long standing class requiring moderate level of strength and balance and is not NDIS registered.Note: Some experience required.
50 Plus: Art class - painting and drawing
The class is for new and experienced painters. It teaches basic drawing leading to painting processes.
50 Plus: Nia dance
Nia is an adaptable, fun practice ideal for those over 50. It is set to a wide range of music. It blends dance, martial arts, healing arts, music, and Joy into an inspiring and adaptable, low impact workout that anyone can do. There is no pressure to get the moves right. Nia supports healthy aging and overall wellbeing.Bare feet or light shoes are recommended. All classes can be done sitting or standing.
50 Plus: Square dancing
Square dance is a dance for four couples (eight dancers) arranged in a square, with one couple on each side, facing the middle of the square. Square dances were first documented in 17th century England but were also quite common in France and throughout Europe. They came to North America with the European settlers and have undergone considerable development there. In some countries and regions, through preservation and repetition, square dances have attained the status of a folk dance.This requires a level of concentration and cognitive ability for participants to be able to follow some complex patterns that are required in square dancing.
50 Plus: Pilates
Pilates is a low impact exercise giving a full body workout aiming to strengthen core muscles while improving postural alignment and flexibility. Participants in this mat Pilates class will be required to have enough strength and flexibility to transition from a standing to lying position with ease.
50 Plus: Art class - painting and drawing
The class is for new and experienced painters. It teaches basic drawing leading to painting processes.
50 Plus: Latino Dance Fitness - Salsa
If you love the rhythm of Latin music, have you considered learning to dance salsa?Using the gentle dance movement of salsa, you will gain all the benefits of exercise that become so important as we get older, particularly improved bone density, flexibility of joints, muscle strength, posture, and fitness.Learning to dance also gives us the chance to focus our mind on co-ordinating our steps. Being less complex than other forms of Latino dance such as tango. It won't be long until you feel you have mastered the basic salsa moves.This is a relaxed, low impact fun class and you do not need to bring along a partner. Just come along with a smile on your face and see where the music takes you.If you can walk, count to eight and love Latin music, then you have everything it takes to learn to dance salsa!
50 Plus: Tai chi
Tai chi, or taijiquan in Chinese, an outstanding gem of traditional Chinese culture that is valuable in promoting health, developing combat and self-defence skills, and improving concentration and overall well-being.Although it is a branch of the Chinese martial arts (Wushu), it has also been practiced for general health and fitness purposes since the 16th Century. Health benefits are derived from the tai chi's slow, gentle and tranquil movements which enable harmony in mind and body, improved mobility, suppleness and mental alertness.
BOOKED OUT - 50 Plus: Mahjong
***This event has been booked out***Come along and play Mahjong with friends at the Fifty Plus Centre every Wednesday.
50 Plus: Art class - painting and drawing
The class is for new and experienced painters. It teaches basic drawing leading to painting processes.
50 Plus: Yoga
An integration of several yoga practices, primarily body movement, traditionally known as postures or asanas. They serve to strengthen and invigorate the body, helping all physical systems to work properly.These include the skeletal and muscular structures as well as the circulation, respiratory, glandular and nervous systems. The postures are performed with awareness, with a focus on the breath and the internal experience.
BOOKED OUT - 50 Plus: Mahjong
***This event has been booked out***Come along and play beginner Mahjong (Western Style) with friends at the Fifty Plus Centre every Wednesday.
50 Plus: Gentle exercise
Gentle Exercise is especially designed to focus on improving Balance, Flexibility and Range of Movement while increasing Muscle Mass. This class is suitable for those who may not feel comfortable in a mainstream exercise class as participants can choose to stand or be seated throughout the class and only a low level of fitness is required.
50 Plus: Line dancing
A choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps in which a group of people dance in one or more lines or rows without regard for the gender of the individuals, all facing either each other or in the same direction, and executing the steps at the same time.Line dancers are not in physical contact with each other. Older 'line dances' have lines in which the dancers face each other, or the 'line' is a circle, or all dancers in the 'line' follow a leader around the dance floor; while holding the hand of the dancers beside them.
BOOKED OUT - 50 Plus: Ballet for Seniors
***This event has been booked out***This ballet for seniors beginners class which will introduce you to ballet but with a focus on memory, poise, balance and all the while having fun.
50 Plus: Bridge (Social)
The game of bridge has two main parts: the bidding (also called the 'auction') and the play. You should learn the play first because it will give you a better sense of what the bidding means. In fact, learning the bidding first is a mistake and can be a turnoff to new players.Bridge is a partnership game requiring four players. Each player sits opposite his partner at a card table (in this age of computers the concept could be a simulated).Join us for at this session to socialise and play bridge.
BOOKED OUT - 50 Plus: Ballet for Seniors
***This event has been booked out***Ballet for Seniors helps posture, balance, control and flexibility. This class will provide fun and a sense of achievement.
BOOKED OUT - 50 Plus: Embroidery group
*** This event is booked out *** Embroidery is the handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread or yarn. The basic techniques include chain stitch, buttonhole or blanket stitch, running stitch, satin stitch, cross stitch. These remain the fundamental techniques of hand embroidery today. This activity does not have a teacher or hold classes but is a friendly group getting together in mornings and afternoons.
50 Plus: Creative yoga
Our Creative Yoga has specially tailored exercises for the 50+ age group while sitting in the chair or standing. Our prime objective at Creative Yoga is to slow down the aging process by improving mobility, strength, flexibility, balance and cognitive function.
50 Plus: Latino Dance Fitness - Argentine Tango for beginners
Tango! It's all about passion, elegance, and dancing your heart out! Whether you're a dancer or a complete newbie, this lesson is perfect for everyone. Don't worry if you've never danced before - we'll be learning the basics together and having an absolute blast.
50 Plus: Recorder (intermediate)
It's never too late to learn an instrument and enjoy playing recorder together with others.
50 Plus: Zumba Gold
Zumba Gold is perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that has the same amazing uplifting music and recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong.The class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular condition, flexibility, and balance!
50 Plus: Yoga for seniors
Specifically designed for active individuals over 50, empowering you to maintain your wellbeing.The sessions will include modifications to help gradually explore your expression of sequences and poses. Maintaining strength, flexibility, agility and relaxation.