Breathe, Move, Belong – A South Coast Dance Gathering

A weekend of dance workshops for movers aged 50+, celebrating the joy of movement, connection, and creativity.

Breathe, Move, Belong celebrates the power of dance to bring people together across geography, generations and life experience. Open to curious beginners and more experienced movers aged 50 and over*, participate in a rich program of movement workshops that centre around joy, expression, and connection. Workshops will feature various styles of dance, improvisation and gentle somatic practices, inviting older adults to engage deeply with their bodies, with each other, and with the surrounding natural beauty of the South Coast.
*Workshops are designed for people who are able to move independently and without mobility aids.

Open DaysStart TimeEnd Time
Friday - 3 October 20259:00 am10:30 am
Friday - 3 October 202511:00 am12:30 pm
Friday - 3 October 20251:30 pm3:00 pm
Saturday - 4 October 20259:00 am10:30 am
Saturday - 4 October 202511:00 am12:30 pm
Saturday - 4 October 20251:30 pm3:00 pm
Sunday - 5 October 20259:00 am10:30 am
Sunday - 5 October 202511:00 am12:30 pm
Sunday - 5 October 20251:30 pm3:00 pm

More information

This October, the stunning South Coast of New South Wales, where forest meets ocean, will play host to a vibrant and inspiring weekend of dance workshops especially designed for people aged 50 and over. Breathe, Move, Belong is a first-of-its-kind gathering that brings together two dynamic dance communities: the renowned GOLD (Growing Old Disgracefully) dancers from Canberra Dance Theatre, and the local Wellbeing In Motion 50+ dancers from Batemans Bay.

Breathe, Move, Belong celebrates the power of dance to bring people together across geography, generations and life experience. The event aligns with a growing national movement in support of creative ageing, wellbeing through the arts and physical activity, and inclusive arts programming in regional communities.
See the bookings website for a detailed program including descriptions of each workshop.

COST:
3 x days $170.00 (including Friday at South Durras)
2 x days $120.00 (Saturday & Sunday)
1 x days $75.00 One full day (either Friday, Saturday or Sunday)
Sessional Price: 1 x 1.5hr workshop $30.00 (It is possible to book multiple workshops across the 3 days).