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Grantham School of Dancing spreading Christmas 'joy' by performing at care homes




A Grantham dance school is spreading festive cheer as students have been performing at care homes across the area for the first time since Covid.

For the last 40 years, students from The Grantham School of Dancing have been performing at care homes across the area to bring residents a "bit of joy", said Michelle Baker, co-owner of the dance school.

On Sunday, November 27, they performed at the Royal Windsor Care Home, Castlegate Care Home, Kings Court Care Home, Belvoir House, Brick Kiln Place, Apple Trees Care Home and Newton House.

The dancers performing at a Royal Windsor care home. (60978453)
The dancers performing at a Royal Windsor care home. (60978453)

Michelle added: "We find ourselves giving back to the community. Some of these folks don't see anyone else and if it's a bit of joy we can give them, then it's worth it."

Anita Yates co-owns the dance school with Michelle.

The dancers performing at Castlegate care home. (60978626)
The dancers performing at Castlegate care home. (60978626)

She said: "The only time we didn't do this was during Covid. It is the first year back doing it again and it is so rewarding for us and the kids.

"Staff have said people who don't react were up and clapping which was great to hear."

Dancers wowed the residents of the Royal Windsor Care Home. Photo: Anita Asken (60931080)
Dancers wowed the residents of the Royal Windsor Care Home. Photo: Anita Asken (60931080)

On Sunday, December 4, the dance school will be performing at Maple Leaf Lodge Care Home and also at the Christmas market for the official Christmas light switch on.

In the New Year they will also be performing at Gregory House.

The dancers performing at Belvoir House. (60978583)
The dancers performing at Belvoir House. (60978583)
Dancers wowed the residents of the Royal Windsor Care Home. Photo: Anita Asken (60931673)
Dancers wowed the residents of the Royal Windsor Care Home. Photo: Anita Asken (60931673)
The dancers performing at a care home. (60978480)
The dancers performing at a care home. (60978480)
The dancers performing at Brick Kiln. (60978575)
The dancers performing at Brick Kiln. (60978575)

The performance is of course Christmas themed and includes a variety of dance styles including ballet and modern acrobatics, alongside some singing as well.



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