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New Members Welcome – Company of Others Ensemble

We’re looking to welcome new members to Company of Others Ensemble in the New Year!

Company of Others Ensemble is a joyful, creative community of dancers for people aged 60 and over.

Each week, Ensemble members come together to move, create, connect and explore movement in a welcoming and supportive space. No previous experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to have a go!

Joining Ensemble is a wonderful way to stay active, meet new people, and experience the joy of moving together.

Find out more about Ensemble here.

Day: Every Monday, 1–2:30pm (from 5th January 2026)
Place: The Bricks, St. Anthony of Egypt Church, Belmont St, Walker, NE6 3SN
Cost: Pay What You Feel
No. 12 & Q3 bus routes | Transport support available

If you would like to join Company of Others Ensemble, please get in touch at community@companyofothers.org.uk or call 0191 276 1524. We’d love to welcome you!

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Ensemble’s Artistic Impact Recognised in Academic Study

We’re very excited to share some news from Company of Others Ensemble – a new academic paper by researcher Anna Goulding has been published, celebrating the artistic and social impact of our incredible community of dancers over 60.

Company of Others Ensemble is a performing company of dancers who happen to be over 60. Their powerful, moving choreography is rooted in lived experience and challenges outdated ideas about age, while celebrating creativity, belonging, and respect.

In her study, Anna Goulding explores how dance can reshape perceptions of ageing. She highlights how the group isn’t just about movement — it’s about connection, expression, and the joy of discovering what’s possible at every stage of life.

As Dory, one of our Ensemble members, reflects:
“I’ve been here for eight years because of the trust and confidence built within this group. Ensemble makes me feel like I’m resisting old age.”

Beyond the stage, Ensemble members regularly attend theatre trips, lead workshops, and continue rehearsing and growing together as artists through weekly workshops at our home in Walker, The Bricks. For George, the impact has been profound:
“Since dancing with Company of Others Ensemble, I feel happier, more purposeful, definitely healthier and fitter.”

We’re honoured that the Ensemble’s journey has inspired such meaningful research. It’s a testament to the power of dance, community, and the bold creativity of older artists.

Read the full study by Anna Goulding here.