Flourish

FLOURISH
Wellbeing is important but what does it look like? How do we recognise it?
Blood Memory 2019 Intergenerational Project | Photographer: Bobak Walker

Here are some amazing projects which we hope will spread a little of the elusive stuff. 

Each week we connect, move and get creative with people as part of our Flourish Programme.

If you attend a class and would like to make a donation, please do so here:

I Like to Move; I Move What I Can

Over several months, a multidisciplinary creative project came together taking inspiration from precious objects in the homes of 4 women and the stories associated with them: stories of childhood, love, family, brass bands, teddy bears, and photographs. The women have limited mobility and attend the Flourish Monday zoom class,

From these stories came music and dance, the movement was then re-interpreted by members of the Flourish Tuesday Group.

Watch the film below to see the end of result

Watch each of the 4 films below to find out about the women, their stories and how the project developed

Alison
I Like to Move; I Move What I Can

Sally
Sally’s Waltz

Ann
The Conductor

Maggie and Charlotte
Letting go

Flourish

Flourishing Saturdays

Beyond Breath
Saturday - 23 November 2024, 18 January, 1, February, 15 February, 1 March, 15 March 2025. 10.30 am – Noon

The Flourish Centre, Anchor Court, Francis Street, HU2 8DT
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Hull based holistic practitioner and qualified breathwork teacher Clare Drury leads a series of joyful sessions underpinned by breathwork, movement, meditation and creative play. Try one session or attend them all the choice is yours.
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Moving Yoga
Saturday - 15 February, 1 March, 15 March 2025 1 pm – 2 pm

The Flourish Centre, Anchor Court, Francis Street, HU2 8DT
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Domi, Yoga teacher, Salsa and Bachata enthusiast will lead these classes. She will encourage people to connect, relax and get creative using familiar yoga moves. Lots of choices so people can join in at their own level.
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Weekly Flourish

Multiple Sclerosis Class
Every Monday from 11.00 am - 12.00 pm on Zoom
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Sessions with people living with Multiple Sclerosis, their carers, family and friends. Together we explore co-ordination, body awareness, stretching, creativity, memory and having fun. If you want to find out more about this class please email us on info@hulldance.com
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Movement for Wellbeing
Every Tuesday 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm at the Flourish Centre and Wellbeing Hub, Anchor Court, Francis Street. HU2 8DT
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Classes in a studio in blocks of 3-5 weeks. If you like moving with others but find dance classes too challenging due to age, life-events or poor health this may be the class for you. We relax, move, laugh and take time to share a drink and chat Sign up to find out more, including when the next sessions start
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Dance for Later Movers
Every Wednesday 6 pm - 7 pm at the Flourish Centre and Wellbeing Hub, Anchor Court, Francis Street. HU2 8DT
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Just hit your mid-40s or 50s and think you should try and move a bit more? This gentle class is developed with you in mind. Some weight bearing movements, some relaxing, a space to learn steps and share a few of your own whilst re-connecting with your body and mind in a safe environment with other women.
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Come and see what we do

Coming Soon

A chance for older people living independently at home, with some support to come together weekly, move and be creative.