Welcome to the Not Old Better Show Fitness Friday series.

I'm host Paul Volkalzang, and this is episode number 200. Today's show part of our Fitness Friday series is another great one and as always I think we've

come across some very interesting, helpful, and insightful

information for you.

We've got some excellent Fitness Friday news about how new research published just this week confirms that and here's the headline

older people advised to dance for better posture flexibility energy and happiness.

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Just this week, Queensland Ballet released the results of a joint project examining the health

and well-being benefits of ballet for older Australians.

The three-month project incorporating 10 ballet for seniors classes found participants

experienced higher energy levels, greater flexibility, improved posture, and an enhanced

sense of achievement. They also felt happier and enjoyed a sense of community and friendship.

Due to its strong commitment to arts and health,

Queensland Ballet initiated the Ballet

Ballet moves for adult creative health in 2017 a multi-stage project to investigate, develop,

and disseminate evidence-based practice findings related to the delivery of ballet to active older adults.

Queensland Ballet Director of Strategy and Global Engagement,

Felicity Mandiel, said the project aimed to provide a detailed understanding of the motivations and experiences of ballet class participants and potential participants to inform how Queensland Ballet could deliver programs that address their needs.

Ms. Bandeo said,

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