Wellbeing Blog

"Inspiring peoples wellbeing, confidence and happiness through dance" - Welcome to SS Dance & Wellbeing's Blog...

There are lots of different ways moving your body can impact you mentally and physically, here you will find shared knowledge, helpful tips and articles from experts in the health and wellness industry to help you to take care of your physical, emotional, social, financial and holistic health.

You will also discover personal journeys from myself and participants of SS Dance & Wellbeing classes as well as clients from my coaching programme.

Knowing what kind of impact DANCE is having on people and the communities where i work is important. If you are interested in being a case study to share your personal journey, or you have views that you would like to share about how you manage your wellbeing, GET IN TOUCH via the contact bar!

Have a read through the BLOG page to find out more about the of positive work SS Dance & Wellbeing is doing and hear from the people, organisations and communities that SS Dance & Wellbeing is dancing with.

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What Our Clients Have To Say

I attend Huddersfield Fitness Fusion weekly, sometimes i cannot be bothered to come out on an evening as dealing with stresses of homelife but the little motivation i have gets me out of the house and after attending Sophie’s class i feel GREAT!! The fitness routines kill me but i always feel 100% better when i leave!! Fabulous class, love the choice of music and variety of dancing involved. Some lovely ladies in the classes which makes it more fun!

Kathryn, Fitness Fusion Huddersfield - Active Communites

I really enjoy this weekly chair dance session, i love the group atmosphere, the laughter as well as the exercise and the variety of the music. Laughter is a very good medicine! Being in a wheelchair, i find the exercises are progressive and always varied week to week to keep us working but always at our own pace. Although i get tired from taking part in the exercise it does liven me up for the day

Moira, Vale Circles Mental Health Hub - Mental Health Wellbeing Scheme

The music makes you forget it is exercise and i love how i feel at the end of the chair dance class. I look forward to each class to see what exercises Sophie has in store for us as they are always varied so we don’t get bored of the same routines.

Susan, Vale Circles Mental Health Hub - Mental Health Wellbeing Scheme

I really enjoy the group! It is so beneficial for my mood swings. In my life i have been to many classes and was surprised how much of a workout chair dance gives. Sophie is very positive and encouraging and is full of great ideas. Nice music choices.

Sara, Lovell Park Hub - Mental Health Wellbeing Scheme

Friendly enviroment. Exercise is suitable for disabled individuals. Very friendly and supporting teacher, it is a pleasure having Sophie teach us. I like how she makes the session specifically designed for people with disabilities and for those without. She is always so positive and is always bringing new creative ideas to the group - the music choices are also great!! Long may it continue!!

Jane, Vale Circle Mental Health Hub - Mental Health Wellbeing Scheme

I started the attending the Gomersal Fitness Fusion class in January 2017 - The class is amazing, it is a fun, upbeat and energetic cardio session and Sophie is an amazing coach - so encouraging. I really enjoy the routines and that feeling of accomplishment after Sophie has done a great workout with us. I also attend this class on a regular basis because of the other ladies that attend, they are great group - we all encourage each other and are all supportive of each other. Most importantly we have a laugh with Sophie whilst getting our workout.

Asma, Fitness Fusion - Active Communities

Enjoyment... Exercise... It really helps with joint movement due to my arthritis and osteoporosis.

Marguerite, Vale Circles Mental Health Hub - Mental Health Wellbeing Scheme

Sophie has been working with our scheme since January 2018 and the tenants who participate all thoroughly enjoy it!! The group has grown bigger and bigger each week, i have noticed that some residents especially the men who never normally join in any activities + initially said “it wasn’t for me” have been hooked. All the tenants think it is positive to do the chair dance exercises and are pleased that the sessions have been extended due to popular demand.

One tenant stated that from taking part in the chair dance exercise session she has felt a slight improvement in her back pain, it now doesn’t ache as much when she goes on her daily walks to Cleckheaton Town. Another tenant said he continues with the some of the moves + exercises that Sophie has shown the class in his own time to ensure that he is keeping up with regular physical activity.

Tracy Lawton, KNH Social Housing Scheme Coordinator, Syke Fold Grange - Older Peoples Health Initiative

Sometimes i have attended the (chair dance) group feeling exhausted but after taking part i leave feeling refreshed, energetic and much better in myself. The chair dance makes me feel less tense and uptight.

Mark, Vale Circles Mental Health Hub - Mental Health Wellbeing Scheme

A newbie to the Huddersfield Fitness Fusion class - WOW, Sophie works us so hard but i love it!! The classes are amazing, i enjoy every bit… I leave feeling energised after the class! I love the dancing, the music and the burn... I enjoy meeting up with friends there each week and can’t believe how much magic water (sweat) comes off me lol...!

Tameka, Fitness Fusion - Active Communities