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
Striking Attitudes will be hosting a one-day workshop for community dance leaders this June.
Supported by National Lottery Community Fund, the workshop will be an insight into the Striking Attitudes approach to working with older dancers (aged 50+); those trained and untrained. The workshop draws on the 25 years that Striking Attitudes has been delivering movement and dance classes for older people throughout South Wales.
If you are a community dance leader interested to learn more about supporting older dancers, this day is perfect for you! Find out more here
In more news, community dance classes for anyone aged over 50 are available this Summer 2026 in Cardiff and Penarth thanks to funding support from National Lottery Community Fund.
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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