A research project conducted by the Queensland University of Technology and the Queensland Ballet has found a number of physical and mental health benefits for participating senior citizens.
The state government backed the research project and found that participants reported an increase in energy, improvement to posture, mental cognition, and more control over bodily functions by taking part in the ballet program designed for seniors.
Encouraged by the positive results, classes have expanded from the Gold Coast and Brisbane areas to the regional areas as far as Cairns, Mackay and Hervey Bay.