GOLD Dance Classes by Canberra Dance Theatre

GOLD is a CDT dance class for people who are 55 years and over. Classes are designed for people who are able to move independently and without mobility aids. No prior dance experience is necessary but a sense of humour and willingness to ‘have a go’ is advised. Working mainly through contemporary dance technique and creative work, the focus is on fitness, mobility, sociability and creativity.

GOLD also encompasses workshops and performance opportunities. Some of the GOLD performance group have danced since childhood, others were completely new to dance when they joined. Since being established in 2011, GOLD has worked with nationally and internationally recognised choreographers and performed publicly more than 100 times, locally, nationally and internationally.

GOLD dancers challenge community stereotypes of who older people are and what they offer to society. Through dance, GOLD participants continue to lead lives full of creative challenges, exploring themes of significance to themselves and their community.