DANCE was the order of the day during events at a number of care homes.

Fun-loving residents and team members at Colten Care homes came together to celebrate the joy and beauty of dance inspired by International Dance Day 2025.

Linden House, a dedicated dementia care home, hosted a performance of Latin and ballroom by a visiting professional duo.

One half, Kamil Kuroczko, has been featured on Poland’s Dancing with the Stars, the country’s equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing.

His partner, Caitlin Heasman, is the granddaughter of Linden House resident Judy Rose who was given a front-row seat for the half-hour performance.

Caitlin said: “I was thrilled at the idea of being able to dance in front of my grandmother, something I haven’t done for 10 years or so.”

102-year-old former dancer Margaret Honeyman watches the performance at Linden House by Kamil Kuroczko and Caitlin Heasman

The Linden House audience were joined by fellow Colten Care residents from nearby Lymington home Court Lodge.

They included 102-year-old former dancer Margaret Honeyman, who said: “It was great to see a live show like this.”

Meanwhile, at Kingfishers in New Milton, the spirit of the Wild West lit up a lively and inclusive seated line dancing session.

Line dancing at Kingfishers in New Milton, Hampshire, are from left, Companionship Team leader Rose Arcellana, resident Pam Brown and waitress Julieta Caires

Among those toe-tapping, clapping, and swaying along to the beat was resident Pam Brown who, reflecting on the cheerful country and western tunes, said: “It brought me back down memory lane.”

At The Aldbury in Poole, there was a distinctly international approach, with team members performing Irish, Indonesian, Thai, Sri Lankan, Spanish, Nepalese and British dances.

Resident Margaret Fitton said: “What a great show, learning different dances from across the world.”

The Aldbury in Poole takes an international approach to the dance celebration

There was an equally global vibe at dementia care home Fernhill, in Longham, where staff performed traditional dances from Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Philippines and Cyprus.

Resident Edie Loader said: “I have never seen anything like it before. I really enjoyed the different dances and outfits of the staff.”