SB Elevate®
Our programme for people living with Multiple Sclerosis
Scottish Ballet’s dance programme, SB Elevate®, aims to support the physical, mental and social wellbeing of people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
This programme, which is the first of its kind in the UK, was developed in partnership with MS specialists, University of Florida, Georgetown University, MS Society Scotland and MS Revive.
SB Elevate® has been made possible by the generous support of Baillie Gifford (Scottish Ballet’s Neurological Dance Health partner), our trusts, foundations, and patrons.
As a total non-dancer, Elevate® has opened my mind and confidence to enjoy dancing. I feel that my body is responding so well to the different moves and my brain is challenged to embrace the instruction.
Elevate Participant
How do classes help?
Research has shown that these classes can reduce fatigue and improve balance and walking. For more information visit: Dance Health Research
What can I expect?
The classes are a fun chance for you to explore your creativity, expression, musicality, fluidity, balance and posture.
Our highly experienced dance health team will support you, and you are welcome to bring a friend, partner or carer to join in too.
New participants are always welcome to join at any point during the term and can take part seated or standing.
As with all Scottish Ballet Health programmes, classes include social time after the session to connect with others with lived experience of MS, and to build friendships and a community of support.
How can I join in?
Choose between weekly hybrid online/in-person classes or on demand films.
Classes are held at Scottish Ballet HQ in Glasgow and at Perth Theatre.
Our Glasgow class can be joined from anywhere in the world using Zoom. For this you will need a computer or mobile device that can access the internet. You will be emailed the link to follow to access the session before each class.
Glasgow and Online 'hybrid' Class
SB Elevate® dance class for MS.
You can choose to take part either in-person in the studio at Scottish Ballet in Glasgow’s south side or online.
Perth Class
In-person SB Elevate® dance class for MS.
Classes are held at Perth Theatre, which is wheelchair accessible.
Note: the January to March classes are fully booked. More information about online MS classes can be found here.
To be added to the waiting list contact dancehealth@scottishballet.co.uk.
On demand classes
Classes developed for people living with neurological conditions are available on our Bedside Ballet programme pages.
Volunteer with us
Would you like to volunteer for our Dance Health programmes? We are always looking for people who would like to be involved!
There’s no experience necessary and full training is given.
Volunteer with us