We aim to overcome a lack of creative opportunities for older people in our area. Portsmouth has a reputation as a low achieving and low aspiration city with reduced life chances. We believe participation in the arts can and does contribute to mental & physical well-being but funding for this area is limited. New Motion will prioritise regular contemporary dance and drama classes, workshops and performance opportunities for this vibrant age group.

Forming 'New Motion' gives our work with older people a positive identity which will increase their opportunities to develop and experience public performances. We offer them the chance to participate in dance and drama workshops with experienced professional practitioners. These classes and workshops enable the participants to learn new skills, explore their imaginations and create quality collaborative drama & dance pieces in a social, fun and creative environment.