Exploring the CREATIVITY of the
MATURE BODY & MIND
Striking Attitudes is a professional dance theatre company making work that celebrates the older dancer and highlights their unique attributes. We are an organisation run by, for and with older people. We offer creative sessions, workshops and performance opportunities to older performers, trained and untrained.
Striking Attitudes considers those over 50 to be an under-represented group without equal opportunities and we strive to change this, believing people of all ages benefit significantly from the creative physical experience and social interaction. Our work extends the quality of life and makes a significant contribution to the concept of positive ageing.
Making work that celebrates the unique attributes of the older dancer – both professional and community.
About
Striking Attitudes is a professional dance theatre company making work that celebrates the older dancer and highlights their unique attributes. We are an organization run by, for, and with older people. We offer creative sessions, workshops, and performance opportunities to older performers, trained and untrained. Our performances have been shown in many venues over the last 21 years.
“Caroline Lamb’s choreography has always been distinctive. It’s gripping and stylized dance theatre.” – David Adams, The Guardian
News
We are thrilled to announce that Striking Attitudes has been awarded funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to continue supporting our creative dance sessions for older people.
This year’s project, ‘Kindred’ offers older people throughout Wales the chance to participate in creative movement and make connections through the power of dance. Our work with older adults builds bonds, and encourages collaboration, creativity and mutual understanding.
What our participants have said about us
Sally
Thank you so much for my first Striking Attitudes’ experience. I absolutely loved every moment! I love the sessions for the dancing and the creativity of being with others giving so much.
Lynette
I think it’s been brilliant! I’ve really enjoyed the rhythm of it. I really like the balance between what is set and having the freedom to explore. It’s been a lifeline for me.
Janet
It’s been a lovely experience coming back into creativity, meeting people I wouldn’t normally have met and rediscovering my body and the way it moves.
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