Dexercise, a beneficial program for local seniors combining dance and exercise, is back on every Friday at the Masonic Hall.

The classes are run by professional instructor Doug Newton, from Dance World Wollongong , as a way for seniors to exercise while having fun dancing to Latin American music.

It’s a way of improving fitness in both mind and body without realising it.

“The idea is to enjoy yourself,” says organiser Patricia Cotter.

“It’s not like a regular fitness program and local seniors should try it out because they’ll enjoy it.

“Doug demonstrates the dance steps and teaches the sequences of the dances at a good pace for learning.

“It’s open to all seniors and you don’t have to have special dance shoes to join in.”

Dexercise is an initiative of the Parkinsons Support Kiama, for the benefit of the wider community.

Every Friday, Masonic Hall, Collins St, 10-11am. $10.

For more info call Patricia on 0412 377 088