Welcome to Movement, Community, and Transformation
At Let Your Hair Down Project, we believe that dance is more than just movement—it's a powerful catalyst for personal transformation and community healing. As a Community Interest Company dedicated to empowering lives through dance, we create safe, welcoming spaces where people from all walks of life can come together to move, connect, and grow.
About Us - Let Your Hair Down Project
Our Story
The Let Your Hair Down Project was born from a simple yet profound belief: that dance has the extraordinary power to heal, unite, and transform lives. Founded with the vision of offering free weekly dancing sessions to our local community, we recognised that mental health support doesn't always come in traditional forms. Sometimes, it comes through the rhythm of music, the freedom of movement, and the warmth of human connection.
Our journey began when we witnessed firsthand how dance could break down barriers, lift spirits, and create lasting bonds between strangers. We saw people arrive carrying the weight of stress, anxiety, and isolation, only to leave with lighter hearts, new friendships, and renewed hope. This transformation became our mission.
The Science Behind Our Approach
Dance therapy and movement-based interventions have been scientifically proven to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, improve self-esteem, and enhance overall quality of life. When we dance, our bodies release endorphins—natural mood elevators that help combat stress and promote feelings of happiness and wellbeing.
Moreover, the social aspect of group dancing creates oxytocin, often called the "bonding hormone," which strengthens social connections and reduces feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Every Saturday, we open our doors to anyone who wants to join us. No experience necessary, no judgment, just pure joy in movement.
What We Do
Free Weekly Dance Sessions
Mental Health Support Through Movement
We integrate dance with self-building activities specifically designed to support mental wellbeing and personal growth.
Community Building
Our sessions are more than dance classes—they're opportunities to connect, chat, make friends, and build meaningful relationships
Stress Relief and Wellness
Through the therapeutic power of dance, we help participants de-stress, improve their mood, and enhance their overall fitness.
Inclusive Environment
We create a space where everyone feels welcome, regardless of age, ability, background, or experience level.
To create a world where every person has access to the transformative power of dance, where communities are strengthened through movement, and where mental wellbeing is supported through the universal language of rhythm and connection.
Promote Mental Health and Wellbeing
We aim to provide accessible, creative mental health support through dance and movement therapy, helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, and depression in a natural, enjoyable way.
Our Vision
Our Aims
Foster Community Connection
By bringing people together in a non-judgmental environment, we aim to combat social isolation and build stronger, more supportive communities.
Encourage Personal Growth
Through our self-building activities and dance sessions, we help participants develop confidence, self-expression, and personal resilience.
Create Lasting Social Impact
We believe that when individuals are stress-free and emotionally healthy, they become more positive, productive members of society, creating a ripple effect of wellbeing throughout the community.
Ensure Accessibility
We are committed to keeping our sessions free and accessible to all, removing financial barriers to mental health support and community participation.
Since our inception, we've witnessed incredible transformations within our community. Participants regularly tell us how our sessions have helped them manage anxiety, overcome social fears, make new friends, and rediscover joy in their daily lives. We've seen shy individuals blossom into confident dancers, isolated community members find their tribe, and stressed individuals learn healthy coping mechanisms.
Our impact extends beyond our immediate participants. As people leave our sessions feeling more positive and connected, they carry that energy into their families, workplaces, and broader social circles, creating a multiplier effect of wellbeing throughout our community.
Our Impact
Let Your Hair Down Project transformed my life through dance and support. Truly a healing experience!
Izabella
★★★★★
Join Our Movement
Whether you're looking to improve your mental health, meet new people, get moving, or simply have fun, Let Your Hair Down Project welcomes you with open arms. No previous dance experience is required—just bring yourself and an open heart.
Come as you are, leave as you aspire to be. Together, we're not just dancing; we're building a healthier, happier, more connected community, one step at a time.
Our Location
We provide a welcoming space for everyone to engage in therapeutic dance and self-building activities, fostering community and personal growth.
Address
Hours
Saturdays at 11am - 1pm
No 8 Queen Street,
Above Feng Huang Chinese Shop,
Upstairs, next to Together Dental,
Colchester City Centre CO1 2PJ
Contact
info@letyourhairdownproject.org