Search Member login Donate Shop
Silver Swans → Silver Swans Celebration 2026

Silver Swans Celebration 2026 

Smiling woman in a black tank top leading a group exercise in a studio with a barre along the wall

On Sunday 16 August, the RAD hosted over 150 dancers as part of the 2026 Silver Swans Celebration. Aligning with the theme of the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons, the Celebration honours the Silver Swans community, their passion for dance and its powerful benefits.

This year, we welcomed 14 Licensees to host a wide range of workshops: from Classical Repertoire to Jazz, from Pilates to Cha Cha Cha. Every year we are inspired by their passion and creativity, and this year was no different.

We were also grateful to be joined by EncoreEast, a contemporary dance company of adult dancers. In their session, choreographer Noora Kela shared a fascinating insight into her practice before the group performed their desert-inspired piece ‘Drift’.

As well as sharing some images from the day below, we’re delighted to present a compilation of highlights from films submitted by Silver Swans teachers and dancers from around the world. These clips offer a glimpse into this wonderful global community.

Thank you to all the participants, the Licensees and Natasha Tobin and Sue Hewgill-Peterson for their continued support.

Three women at a dance studio barre practicing ballet smiling at the camera with two in front and one at the back edge of the frame
Older woman in black top and leggings at a ballet barre in a bright studio with other students practicing in the background
Smiling woman in black leading a dance with arms outstretched in a mirrored studio
Group of older adults dancing in a bright studio smiling and moving with arms raised
Group of senior women in a dance wearing black outfits raising arms in a synchronized pose in a bright studio with a piano in the background
Group of adults in a dance extending their arms in a contemporary move in a studio with a barre along the wall behind them
Group of adults standing in a circle in a dance studio arms raised together in a choreographed pose
Group of dancers in red orange and yellow tops perform a choreographed routine on a dark stage arms raised
Group of adults in a dance fitness with a smiling woman in a turquoise shirt at the front performing a move as others follow behind

Photos: Jimmy Parratt.

Share this article:

You may also be interested in…

See all news →