Joimove was created by Selen Yilmaz in 2013. I am thrilled to share that I have recently completed in-depth training with Selen and am now offering Joimove classes with a unique blend of Joimove dance , breathwork and mindfulness.  To learn more about Joimove, please visit Selen's website  https://joimove.com

I have been dancing for over 26 years, ranging from modern jive, salsa, ballroom and argentine tango. I still regularly attend ceroc and tango dances every weekend. ​Dancing has really enhanced my physical and mental health over the years.

When you dance you are practising mindfulness, fully paying attention on purpose in the present moment to things exactly as they are—not thinking about the past or worrying about the future. Your focus is entirely on the dance, the movement, the music, if partner dancing then the  connection with your partner. Research increasingly supports the powerful benefits of dance for the brain and overall wellbeing. ​

• 76% Lower Dementia Risk – A landmark study found that dancing was associated with the greatest reduction in dementia risk among older adults, outperforming other physical and mental activities.

• Hippocampus Growth – An 18-month study with seniors found that dancing once a week increased the size of the hippocampus, the brain region responsible for memory, more effectively than traditional exercise.

• 18% Memory Boost – A single 30-minute salsa class was shown to improve spatial working memory by 18% in healthy volunteers.

• Improved Cognitive Function – Regular dance training in older adults has been linked to faster reaction times, better attention, and improved cognitive performance compared to non-dancers.

Dance keeps both body and mind active. It is joyful, social, and deeply enriching at any age.