Stay active, social, and energized with our fun and low-impact dance classes designed especially for seniors. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just looking to try something new, these classes offer a welcoming environment where you can move at your own pace. Enjoy easy-to-follow choreography set to uplifting music, improve balance and flexibility, and connect with others in a joyful, judgment-free space. No experience or partner needed—just your dance shoes and a smile!

Body at the Barre

Adaptive Barre for Every Body

Body at the Barre is a welcoming, strength-building barre experience designed for people with physical challenges who want to move with confidence, joy, and support. Participants explore gentle strength work, improved posture, and enhanced stability, all at a pace honouring their bodies.

This is a space where every body belongs. No dance experience is needed. No pressure to keep up. Just uplifting music, expert instruction, and a community celebrating progress in all forms.

Whether seated, standing with support, or moving through a customized range of motion, every participant is empowered to work safely and successfully. Every exercise is thoughtfully adapted to reduce strain while still delivering the benefits of improved posture, core stability, and gentle muscle toning.

This class is perfect for individuals with mobility limitations, chronic pain, balance concerns, or anyone who prefers a supportive, slower-paced environment.

Come as you are. Move how you can. Leave feeling stronger.

Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

8 Week Spring Session

March 10 – April 28, 2026

Cost: $150

Instructor: Tamsin Carreck R.A.D Certified Ballet Mistress

 

Seniors Can Shumka has been a success since it began in 2016, offering seniors an opportunity to enjoy Ukrainian music and movement in a weekly program of fun and fitness. Seniors finish the program by learning and performing their own dance. All levels of mobility are accepted and accommodated.

Mondays: 11:00am – 12:30pm

8 Week Winter Session

January 5 – March 2, 2026 (no class February 16)

Cost: $150

Instructor: Tasha Orysiuk

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.Shumka’s Silver Swans is an opportunity for adults of all ages to enjoy safe and inclusive ballet and movement classes, and to experience firsthand the benefits of dance in improving health and well being. Seniors finish the program by learning and performing their own dance. All levels of mobility are accepted and accommodated.

Classes are taught by Shumka’s Artistic Director and RAD Silver Swans Licensed Instructor, Tasha Orysiuk.

Instructor: Tasha Orysiuk

Wednesdays: 11:00am – 12:30pm

8 Week Winter Session

January 14 – March 4, 2026

Cost: $150

Join us for a morning of great fun, great people, and DANCE!

Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to register by calling  780.455.9559 ext 101 or emailing whirlwind@shumka.com

 

Relevant community outreach and educational programs are increasingly important to our organization, and our facility provides the infrastructure to expand in this area of our operations.

Please consider donating today to support these programs.