Reward Dance

Silver Swans brings people together through ballet, friendship and community. 🩰💕

Great to see this study by
Dr Rachel E Ward, Founder & Director of Reward Dance, shared by Ballet Science. The study revealed that ballet can be a source of improved physical function, social connection, acceptance, learning and enjoyment after breast cancer treatment 💕🎀

Can ballet support recovery after breast cancer? 🩰🎗️

A new qualitative study explored the experiences of women who participated in a 16-week “Ballet after Breast Cancer” program.

Here’s what they shared:

🩰 Ballet helped them feel “normal” again after cancer treatment.
🤝 Dancing alongside others with shared experiences created a powerful sense of connection.
💗 The classes provided a supportive, judgment-free environment where participants felt accepted.
💪 Many described improvements in physical function, confidence, emotional wellbeing, and even cognitive health.
👩‍🏫 One of the biggest factors in the program’s success? An experienced, compassionate instructor who understood their unique needs.

Participants also preferred classes designed specifically for people with a history of breast cancer and suggested future programs include:
• A hybrid option (online + in-person)
• More opportunities to socialize
• Extra learning resources outside of class

While more research is still needed, this study highlights something important: ballet can be much more than exercise. For many, it became a source of community, joy, confidence, and healing.

💬 Could specialized dance programs become a more common part of cancer rehabilitation in the future?

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a73218995/ballet-alzheimers/
Let’s keep on dancing, Silver Swans! Dancing is great for our brains and has so many other health benefits as well. 🩰🧠🫁🦵💪 And it’s fun and we get to spend time with wonderful people! 🥰❤️💕xx
Reward Dance
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Dancing to Stave Off Dementia The connections between a regular dance practice and cognitive health are just now being understood

It might be cold in Sydney but be like the Silver Swans and step into the sun with ballet. We have a class on Sunday at 11am - 12:15pm. It'll keep you warm! ✨💛✨