Free dance for over-50s in TeesValley - MoveAlways

MoveAlways started because of a simple belief: that dance shouldn't stop when you reach a certain age. In fact, for a lot of people, it only really starts to make sense later in life — when movement becomes about feeling good, connecting with others and rediscovering what your body can do.

MoveAlways is a free, weekly dance and social programme for anyone aged 50 and over, running in Boosbeck, Skelton, Coulby Newham, Thorntree and Loftus. Sessions are relaxed, social and led by professional dance artists who are genuinely brilliant at making people feel welcome.

Each week you'll enjoy an hour of gentle, creative dance followed by tea, biscuits and a good natter. There's no choreography to learn, no performance pressure and absolutely no judgement. We go at your pace, we work with all mobility levels and we use music from different eras and genres.

Where and when?

Boosbeck Village Hall - Every Monday @ 10am

Skelton Youth & Community Centre - Every Monday @ 12:30pm (until 8th June)

The Loftus Club - Every Thursday @ 10am (starting 4th June)

Completely free. No booking needed. Just turn up.

This is for you if…

✔️ You want to stay active but the gym isn't your thing
✔️ You'd like to meet new people in a relaxed, friendly setting
✔️ You've never danced before and fancy giving it a go
✔️ You have limited mobility — sessions include seated options
✔️ You just want a reason to get out of the house on a Monday morning

You don't need to be fit. You don't need any experience. You just need to show up.

What people say

"I was nervous to come the first time. I thought everyone would be younger and more capable than me. They weren't — and even if they had been, nobody would have cared." — MoveAlways participant, Boosbeck

Frequently asked questions

  • No experience whatsoever. Many people in MoveAlways have never danced before - and that's completely fine.

  • Absolutely. Sessions are designed for a wide range of mobility levels, including participants who need to sit for some or all of the session.

  • MoveAlways is completely free, funded by the Woodsmith Foundation.

  • Please do. The more the merrier. It's always easier to try something new with someone you know.

  • Something comfortable you can move in. Flat, supportive shoes are recommended - but there's no dress code.