The Blair Academy Claimed

The Blair Academy encourages healthy, happy ageing and breaks the traditional mould of what exercise means for older people through innovative and exciting Hip-Hop sessions.

We are a direct response to the dated, assumptive approach often taken to engaging older adults with exercise and social activities. As the demographics that make up our communities change, our approach should too - in line with person centred, culturally sensitive care. Older people deserve activities which resonate with their life experiences.

We are a social enterprise founded on Charlie Blair’s experiences as a professional dancer, homeless teenager and a carer for older people.

Through our fun, forward thinking sessions, we aim to:
- reduce feelings of loneliness and social isolation
- improve/ prevent the deterioration of physical and mental health
- bridge generational gaps

We give our mature movers the chance to reminisce on music and memories from the past whilst also learning something new which connects them to younger generations.

Hip Hop welcomes people as they are and celebrates what your body can do as oppose to what it cannot.

By promoting the positive impact of Hip Hop Dance on physical health, cognitive function and emotional well being, we aim to challenge stereotypes and break down barriers associated with growing older

Since launching in 2018, we have engaged over 8000 people across a multitude of care and community settings