Birmingham Afghan and Central Asian communities are invited to try free weekly Zumba classes
The Afghan and Central Asian Association (ACAA) are delivering new accessible Zumba classes for communities across the West Midlands.
People living with Parkinson’s and other movement conditions in Birmingham and surrounding areas of the West Midlands are being invited to join new accessible Zumba classes which are aiming to help more people get active in a fun and social way.
Where: Unit 24, Kenyon Forge, Kenyon Street, Birmingham, B18 6DH
Delivered by the Afghanistan & Central Asian Association (ACAA) and supported by grant funding from Parkinson’s UK, the new sessions are designed to be a fun and social way for local communities to get active together.
The ACAA is now set to launch their new Refugee Women's Zumba Club in Ladywood in December. Trained instructors will be on hand to deliver weekly, female-only Zumba classes for up to 40 participants, including those with Parkinson's.
The new sessions will aim to target many of the problem areas associated with Parkinson’s and other movement conditions, with the emphasis on building a community of active women in Birmingham. All ages and abilities are welcome to take part, and carers or relatives are also welcome to join in.
How adaptable Zumba can help people to live well with Parkinson’s
Zumba can have many physical and mental wellbeing benefits for people with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions. These can include:
- reduced stiffness
- better/increased mobility
- better bone health and flexibility
- better mood and feeling of wellbeing
- more energy and improved sleep
- reduced stress and anxiety
- better balance and coordination
- increased muscle strength and joint health
- improved cardiovascular health
Darius Nasimi, Head of Funding & Partnerships at the Afghanistan and Central Asian Association (ACAA), said:
"We are delighted to receive this support from Parkinson's UK, which enables us to expand our work with Afghan and Central Asian women in Ladywood.
“The Refugee Women's Zumba Club is more than a fitness programme - it is a safe, culturally informed space where women can rebuild confidence, improve their health, and connect with their community.
“By adapting sessions for different levels of mobility, including for women living with Parkinson's, we are ensuring everyone can participate with dignity and enjoyment.
“We look forward to working closely with the local Parkinson's community so that this project truly reflects their needs and aspirations, and helps remove the cultural, language, and financial barriers that too often prevent women from accessing sport and wellbeing activities.”
To book your place on the new adaptable Zumba classes, call 07769 406 432, email [email protected] or visit www.acaa.org.uk.
Find out more about Parkinson’s UK by visiting www.parkinsons.org.uk, call our helpline on 0808 800 0303, visit our Birmingham Facebook page, or the Midlands Parkinson’s website.