Description
When?
Thursdays at 1-3pm on following dates only: October 1, 8, 15, 22 | November 5, 12, 19, 26 | December 3, 10, 17
29th October – no class
More classes to be announced beginning January 2027.
Where?
The H2H Barn Hub, Crowhurst Lane End, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9NT
Meet Lynda Blyth-Phillips
Lynda Blyth-Phillips is an experienced dance teacher and professional dancer with over 33 years of experience. Trained at Guildford School of Acting, Lynda enjoyed a career as a professional dancer, travelling the world with various dance groups before founding the Phillomena Dance School in 1993.
She teaches children and adults of all ages and also delivers her popular Dancing Memories chair-based dance classes for people living with dementia and those in care homes.
Passionate about making dance accessible to everyone, Lynda has developed a fun, energetic and music-led dance programme for people living with Parkinson’s, bringing a touch of jazz and funk to Surrey.
For Lynda, dance is more than movement – it is about connecting, inspiring and bringing joy to people of all ages and abilities.
What is a Parkinson’s M.E.D.S class?
An inspiring & delightful dance/exercise class that allows participants to focus on individual parts of the body through specialised “Parkinson’s Dance Exercises”. The class consists of both chair & standing routines that work through the whole of the body & individual joints. Music accompanies all the exercises & accumulates in a dance at the end of the session.
What should I wear?
Please wear comfortable clothes that you can easily move in & shoes that will not restrict the movement of the feet.
Do I need to bring anything?
Just bring a happy smile & the willingness to give it a go!
Do I need a partner?
No you do not need a partner although the class is also open to carers & spouses to accompany you.
What if I can’t do all the exercises?
Everybody in the class is at a different stage of their Parkinson’s journey – it is entirely up to you how much you wish to participate. Exercises can also be adapted if needed.
What happens during the session?
Once everybody has arrived, we start our dance/exercise class for approximately one hour. We then finish the session with tea/ coffee/ biscuits & socialising time.
