Rhythmics for adults

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Switzerland is the birthplace of Dalcroze Eurhythmics and children enjoy rhythmics lessons throughout the country.

Studies have been done which have noted the benefits of regular rhythmics lessons for seniors and in some cantons insurers pay seniors to have lessons because the method has been proven to reduce the risk of falls!

If you want to experience the joy of Dalcroze Rhythmics but you do not wish to train then come and join the classes which take place every Monday! The classes form part of the training for the Foundation or Intermediate (DEIEB) Awards but include participants who have little or no previous musical training. This is the ONLY class in the UK which offers weekly sessions for adults who are not current trainees. See below some reasons to come along!

Dates Sep 2025 – June 2026

Autumn 2025: Sep 29th – Dec 8th (no class Oct 27th)

Spring 2026: Jan 19th – March 22nd (no class Feb 16th )

Summer 2026: April 20th, 27th, May 11th, 18th, June 1st & June 8th

The sessions last 90 minutes.

First session is FREE!

Further Drop-In sessions are bought in bundles either:

5 classes for £80 or 10 classes for £150

The classes can be taken on any of the designated Monday evenings you choose from September 2025 to June 2026. Unfortunately, no refunds can be given; however, you can defer using your bundle to the following year if unforeseen circumstances prevent you from attending.

To pay for a bundle please contact Debbie Cartwright at admin@dalcroze.org.uk

Classes take place at St. Andrew’s Church Centre, Mount Park Road, Ealing, London W5 2RS. The venue is 5 minutes walk from Ealing Broadway Centre which is on the District & Central tube lines and the Elizabeth line.

Why take a class in rhythmics?

The beauty of a rhythmics class is that it combines skills learned in other movement &/or music practices. But, why choose a rhythmics class rather than a dance, pilates or exercise class? What makes rhythmics unique? The answer, I think, is that it combines elements of all the above with additional benefits added on! Here are three reasons to give rhythmics a try…

Improve my musical skills

Dalcroze Eurhythmics is most commonly used for delivering a musical education. Through experiencing music through the body we gain a deeper and more satisfying understanding of music. Rhythmics classes are therefore ideal for amateur or professional performing musicians.

Explore new ways to teach music

Many music teachers who train as Dalcroze teachers wish they’d discovered the method earlier because the games and exercises are fun. It means both adults and children learn while having a great time. Come along to one session & I guarantee you will leave with new ideas to try!

Health & Wellbeing

A typical rhythmics class involves walking, jogging or even running around the room to music. It will also likely include rhythmic motifs which you might be expected to show through stepping them, using body ‘percussion’ or by showing the rhythms with the body. So, although the classes are not ‘exercise’ classes you will improve your cardiovascular health, your balance and flexibility.

Most classes also include some movement improvisation although often adults are unaware of this! Classes promote creativity and students often work together in pairs or larger groups. There is always plenty of laughter in a session and satisfaction at being creative. So rhythmics is good for mental health too!

Kaye’s first year of rhythmics classes for adults took place September 2022 – May 2023. Here is some feedback following the year!

Thanks, Kaye, for the wonderful classes! M

Thank you, Kaye, for all your super ideas, enthusiasm and your own particular style of presentation! E

Already mourning no lesson this Monday MS

Are you new to rhythmics?

If you have never attended a rhythmics class do not worry! No previous experience is necessary – just the willingness to move to music and work with others.

For the classes you will need to wear loose clothing. Leggings or tracksuit trousers are suitable, provided they are not too long. Generally the work is done in bare feet but, if you prefer, you may wear jazz shoes or dance shoes with split soles, or socks/slippers with the sticky patches underneath to prevent slipping. Trainers are not suitable. Bare feet are ideal although we suggest you bring a supply of ‘wet wipes’ to use afterwards.

What can I expect to do and learn in these classes?

You will be guided by piano or violin improvisation in simple movement at first, for example, walking in time to a beat, moving in different directions according to musical signals and games to help you feel a pulse. Lessons will usually have a topic, such as phrasing, metre or canon. We often work with objects such as rhythmics balls, tambours, bean bags, hoops or sticks and these can all be used to explore different aspects of music. Some of the movement work is similar to that learned in dance lessons but the focus is on experiencing music through the body. In a typical session there is plenty of laughter and joy!

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