By developing communication, expression, coordination, balance, creativity, problem-solving and social interaction, dancing supports brain health and improves quality of life.

What can I expect?

Time to Dance^® sessions are dance-based classes for people living with dementia or memory loss, their families, friends, children, grandchildren, partners and carers.

Each class is led by an experienced team of dance health artists and volunteers, and is accompanied by live music. The session includes a social café before and after the movement class. 

All ages and experience levels are welcome.

Time to Dance^® has been made possible by the generous support of Baillie Gifford (Scottish Ballet’s Neurological Dance Health partner), our trusts, foundations, and patrons.

How can I take part?

Choose from weekly in-person sessions at Scottish Ballet’s headquarters in Glasgow or on demand sessions. Classes take place at our headquarters in Glasgow, care homes and community settings.

When the drums or piano starts, [my friend] ‘feels’ the music and comes alive. The transformation is a joy to watch. The social aspect with others at tea time adds to this and by the time we leave Scottish Ballet, her mood and cognition is significantly better.

Time to Dance® Participant