{"id":186680,"date":"2026-05-13T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=186680"},"modified":"2026-05-07T12:17:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T02:17:35","slug":"surf-coast-adults-find-joy-and-fitness-in-dance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/surf-coast-adults-find-joy-and-fitness-in-dance\/","title":{"rendered":"Surf Coast adults find joy and fitness in dance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MANY adults on the Surf Coast are turning to alternative forms of exercise such as dance, swapping traditional workouts for something a little more creative \u2013 and a lot of fun.<\/p>\n<p>At Surf Coast Dance Company, owner and director Melinda Hickey has seen firsthand how adult ballet and jazz classes are striking a chord with the community.<\/p>\n<p>Since opening nearly four years ago, the studio has offered adult classes from day one, initially sparked by interest from parents of young dancers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/AdultBallet-2_52551.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">L-R: At Surf Coast Dance Company the adult ballet and jazz classes have been steadily growing in popularity. Photo: Nyah Barnes. Melinda Hickey says dance had both physical and psychological benefits. Photo: Nyah Barnes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve offered adult dance classes since we opened, mostly because some of our mums wanted to get involved as well,&#8221; Hickey said.<\/p>\n<p>What began as a class of just two has grown steadily, with around a dozen participants now attending ballet, alongside a strong jazz cohort. Plans are also underway to introduce adult musical theatre classes, with singing lessons already on offer.<\/p>\n<p>For many, the appeal lies in the unexpected nature of the workout.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;They love being able to exercise and get fit by accident,&#8221; Hickey said. &#8220;They&#8217;re dancing, they&#8217;re having fun, they&#8217;re laughing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/AdultBallet-6_52557.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Melinda Hickey says dance had both physical and psychological benefits. Photo: Nyah Barnes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;They often say it feels like ballet therapy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the physical benefits \u2013 cardio fitness, strength and coordination \u2013 dance also provides a powerful cognitive boost. Adult students learn choreography and musical timing, engaging memory and concentration in ways that differ from traditional exercise.<\/p>\n<p>The classes cater to a wide age range, from teenagers with no prior experience to participants in their 60s, all sharing the same space in what Hickey describes as a &#8220;non-competitive, family-friendly&#8221; environment.<\/p>\n<p>Importantly, the studio is also helping to break down long-held stereotypes about dance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Attachment3_53190.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dancers are also given the option to perform in the end of year concert. Photo: Izzy &#8211; Surf Coast Dance Company.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have people of all shapes and sizes\u2026 and over time their confidence just grows,&#8221; she said. &#8220;I feel honoured that they feel so safe in that space to just be themselves.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>That inclusive philosophy extends further, with Hickey also launching an all-abilities musical theatre program in collaboration with No Limits Geelong. The group, made up of adults with a range of abilities, is currently working towards an original musical performance later this year.<\/p>\n<p>Hickey said all her adult classes are about more than technique.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s just a group of adults having a really beautiful time together,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MANY adults on the Surf Coast are turning to alternative forms of exercise such as dance, swapping traditional workouts for something a little more creative \u2013 and a lot of fun. 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