Dance and fitness classes for adults of different abilities and specialised classes for people living with Parkinson’s disease.
A great way to learn new skills, improve your fitness and meet new people in a fun and inclusive atmosphere with no prior dance experienced required.
Classes
When: Mondays weekly during the school term commencing 17th August 2026
Where: Wentworth Falls School of Arts.
Cost: $20 per class payable each week with no ongoing commitment.
Dance Fitness Fusion
All levels
MONDAYS | 9:30-10:30am
Dance Mobility
Low impact
MONDAYS | 10:30-11:30am
Dance for Parkinson's
Seated support
MONDAYS | 11:30am-12:30pm
A mix of Latin, jazz, fitness and movement. Build cardio, strength and endurance through a variety of styles in a measured and fun way.
Suitable for both beginner adults and those with some experience in dance. It can be tailored to match various levels, as the routines are repeated and built on over a series of weeks, before moving to different routines.
A welcoming dance and movement class designed for adults and seniors with reduced mobility due to ageing, injury, recovery or other health conditions.
The varied dance music is inspiring, fun and uplifting and while it is not a therapy session, you may find that you leave feeling better in mind, body and spirit.
This welcoming and mostly seated class is part of the internationally recognised Dance for PD programme, bringing the research-backed benefits of dance to people living with Parkinson's.
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Creative movement, music and gentle exercise help support mobility, coordination, confidence snd overall wellbeing in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
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While designed for people living with Parkinson's, this class also welcomes people with other conditions or challenges who may benefit from a predominantly seated, supportive format.
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Partners and carers are welcome to participate for an additional $5, making it an enjoyable activity to share together while providing opportunities to connect with others in a community setting.
About
Having recently moved to the upper Blue Mountains, Suzanne Pettit is an experienced and qualified dance instructor and professionally trained ballet dancer with extensive experience teaching classical ballet, contemporary, folk and jazz dance styles for all ages and varying abilities. Suzanne has owned and operated a successful dance studio in the Hunter Valley for more than 30 years, taught in local schools, nursing homes and danced professionally internationally and across Australia. She brings her many years of expertise, passion and creativity to share the holistic benefits of dance to the wider community.
Qualifications
Cecchetti Ballet Qualifications
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Fellowship. F.C.B.A.-C.I.C.B. Principal, teacher, choreographer.
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Licentiate Diploma in Cecchetti History and Anatomy (Distinction)
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Advanced II Ballet (Highly Commended)
Workplace and Training Qualifications
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2013 Cert IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110)
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2013 Cert IV in Dance Teaching and Management (CUA40211)
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Workplace First Aid Cert Level 2/Senior
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Dance For Parkinson’s Teacher Training 2018
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Newcastle TAFE 2018: Teaching Movement and Dance for Wellbeing
Image credit: Renee Saxby, 2023
Contact
To express your interest or find out more, contact Suzanne below. Classes to be announced soon.
0407 108 898
