Residents at Bedhampton Court in Havant were treated to an afternoon of glitz and glamour when professional ballroom dancers Raires and Emma came to visit.
The pair turned our conservatory into a ballroom for the afternoon. Emma wore a flowing yellow gown with a rose in her hair, and Raires a royal blue jacket embroidered in gold.
Raires and Emma danced the room away to a programme of well-loved music from stage and screen. There were songs from The Phantom of the Opera, The Mask of Zorro and Mamma Mia!, along with many more favourites.
A highlight was the Phantom routine. Raires put on a white mask and swept Emma across the floor, and residents were captivated. As the music changed, so did the mood. The Zorro number had real drama, and Mamma Mia! had plenty of people tapping their feet and singing along.
Residents take to the floor
The best part of the afternoon came when the dancers invited residents to join them.
Several residents took up the offer and got up to dance in hold with the professionals, turning gracefully around the conservatory to the music. For some, it brought back happy memories of dance halls and evenings out from years gone by.
Not everyone wanted to be on their feet, and that was no barrier to joining in. Raires and Emma went round the room to dance with residents from their seats.
They held hands, swayed to the music and shared plenty of laughter along the way. Everyone was included, and the smiles said it all.
Making every day special
At Bedhampton Court, we believe in making every day special for our residents. Visiting entertainers are a much-loved part of our activities programme. Residents also enjoy themed parties and events, craft sessions, bingo, board and floor games, our magician, and regular visits from our therapy dog.
We’re proud to be part of the Havant community. We work closely with local groups, schools and performers to keep our residents connected, active and doing the things they love, or trying something new.
About Bedhampton Court
Bedhampton Court is a friendly nursing home set in beautiful landscaped gardens in the heart of Havant. It has 47 bedrooms over two floors, and every room can be personalised to feel like home. The home provides residential, nursing, dementia, nursing dementia, respite and palliative care, as well as care for people under 65.
Would you like to find out more about life at Bedhampton Court? Call us on 02394 217200 or book a visit. We’d love to show you around.
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