DanceEast supports local group Breast Foot Forward this September

DanceEast, Kat Hesse and Breast Foot Forward are teaming up to invite breast cancer patients and all lovers of dance to experience a free Tripudio taster session on Saturday 24 September, 3.30 - 4.30pm at the Jerwood DanceHouse, Ipswich.  

The taster session will help to raise awareness of the health and wellbeing benefits of dance-based exercise following cancer surgery.   

Tripudio is the movement programme for scar tissue release and lymphatic flow, developed for post-surgery rehabilitation and chronic conditions. People attending this hour of music, fun and laughter will dance the afternoon away whilst supporting local group, Breast Foot Forward.

Kat Hesse of Rhythm of Life, who is the tutor for the Tripudio taster session, said: 'A Tripudio class is a great way of releasing tension and creating freedom of movement after surgery. Members of Breast Foot Forward, an Ipswich-based cancer support group, have been doing specialist dance-based classes with me for over a year, and they are really feeling the benefits in terms of increased wellbeing and flexibility. It’s great that DanceEast has joined us to help spread the good news about getting involved in dance after breast cancer.'

Tripudio is suitable for men; women and children aged 8 - 100!  No prior dance training or equipment is required; simply wear loose and comfortable clothing.

There is no charge for the taster class (donations to Breast Foot Forward), but places are limited, so please pre-book by emailing breastfootforward@yahoo.co.uk 

Notes to Editors:
Kat Hesse is a medical herbalist based in Laxfield and an experienced tutor in Pilates and Tripudio. She is known for her light-hearted, flowing teaching style that aims to release tension and create freedom of movement. She incorporates other movement therapies in which she has trained in her teaching and likes to explore different themes within her own Pilates practice. She teaches a weekly class for women affected by breast cancer at Penny Jones Pilates Studio.

For more information visit www.rhythmoflife.org.uk

Breast Foot Forward is a support group in Suffolk for women affected by breast cancer. Founded and run by volunteers, all of whom have a personal experience of breast cancer.

Breast Foot Forward meets monthly in relaxed social settings around Ipswich, offering confidential support, friendship and a wide range of activities from Nordic Walking to pamper evenings.
    
For more information go to www.breastfootforward.org.uk  

For interview requests with Kat Hesse or members of Breast Foot Forward, call Helen Oldfield at Affinity PR on 01473 724902.