A KEEN 92-year-old dancer from a care home in Filton has put back on her dancing shoes.
Jean Gazzard recently had a private lesson at Dance Factory Bristol, where she proved that she still has the moves.
Her love for dancing started when she met her husband Cliff.
The couple would go to The Winter Gardens, in Weston-super-Mare, every week to dance together.
She danced for many years and loved ballroom dancing, especially the foxtrot, tango and waltz.
Jean’s lesson was organised by staff from Trymview Hall as part of their wishing tree initiative.
Commenting on the experience, Jean said: “I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and loved showing off my moves!
"It brought back such fond memories of dancing with my husband.”
Nicole Anderson, home manager at Trymview Hall, said: “Everyone here at Trymview Hall knows Jean loves to dance – whenever there’s music on she loves boogie round the home with a huge smile on her face.
“So when the team learned she was keen to waltz on the dance floor again, they were determined to make her wish come true.
“Our Wishing Tree initiative is a great way for residents to share their dreams and passions, and it’s incredibly rewarding to be able to make these a reality.
“Jean had a wonderful time and wowed us all with her fantastic dancing skills!
“I’d like to extend a big thank you to the team here at the home, as well as to Michele at Dance Factory Bristol, for making Jean’s wish come true – she’ll be teaching us all next
For more information on Trymview Hall, please call home manger, Nicole Anderson, on 0117 911 6989, or email nicole.anderson@careuk.com
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