Chair zumba brings connection at Heanton Nursing Home
25 Sep 2026
3 min read
This #GoodNewsFriday we鈥檙e sharing how chair zumba classes have brought people together and helped connection with identity.
Entertainer Robert “Roberto” Campbell leads chair-based Zumba sessions with residents at Heanton Nursing Home most weeks.
Roberto’s sessions are gentle and led by the mood of the room rather than routines. Some people join straight in, others sit quietly tapping a on the arm of a chair or singing a few words when a familiar song comes on.
Home Manager Abigail Denford said:
It鈥檚 never been about getting people to follow steps, it鈥檚 about what the music brings out in someone.
For many, music can also reconnect people with parts of their identity. Songs linked to earlier life and the simple act of moving with others can bring nostalgia and community.
Over time, Roberto’s visits have become a familiar part of the month. Even as people’s needs change, the home uses sessions like these to create an environment where people feel comfortable, understood and able to be themselves.
If you have a good news story to share email us marketing@skillsforcare.org.uk
Print this page