TED 29 Is Ageism Present in Salsa, Bachata & Kizomba? with Lynne Joyner

Lynne Joyner started dancing salsa, bachata and kizomba in her 60s and it is safe to say that she has become thoroughly addicted over the last 1.5 years of dancing. Learning new skills, keeping active, making new friends, the SBK scene has become a core part of Lynne’s life and she is thriving. But her confidence is something she has had to learn as Lynne reflects on being an older woman entering a new hobby space, where her age is sometimes something she feels is something she is judged for. We can learn from other people’s experiences as much as our own, and there is a lot to learn from Lynne. What to expect in this episode:(00:58) - Aerobics instructor turned salsa dancer(03:10) - The power of female connection  (03:56) - Stepping into SBK in her 60s - age is just a number!(06:05) - An anti-older age experience on the social dance floor(07:58) - “Dancing with your Nan, cute” !?!?(13:07) - Ageism is more present in Bachata(14:46) - How to deal with anti-older age behaviour on the dance floor(17:40) - Dealing with rejection (19:11) - If you are older and thinking about salsa, bachata, kizomba - go for it! (21:09) - We were all beginners once!About Lynne JoynerLynne Joyner is a fitness instructor, personal trainer and runs a small corporate gym and studio. An experienced Aerobics and Zumba instructor, she discovered the world of dancing about a year and a half ago and now it is safe to say Lynne is an SBK addict. All parts of the dance scene, from local lessons to international events, Lynne is is an active part of the community.  Dancing has become her passion and addiction - first salsa, then bachata and kizomba and now tango as well. Connect with Lynne JoynerOnline: www.lynnejoynerfitness.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnejoynerAbout Bobbie Miles:Bobbie Miles is a social dancer and empowerment coach in the salsa, bachata, and kizomba scene. Dancing is a happy place for Bobbie, as it is for so many. In order to foster safer dance spaces for all dancers, Bobbie is on a mission to promote more accountability and responsibility surrounding boundaries, consent and safety within the community through education and conversations that matter. Bobbie is a coach and advocate for speaking up, boundary setting, and promoting respect in the dance scene. Through The Empowered Dancers Podcast, she promotes transparency, understanding, and accountability and as a coach and public speaker, she focuses on  boundary setting and respect in practice, both on and off the dance floor.Resources:Download my 5 Top Tips to boost your confidence on any dance night! https://empowereddancers.com/5tipsPractice saying NO on the dance floor: empowereddancers.com/noConnect with Bobbie MilesFollow me on Instagram @theempowereddancerspodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/theempowereddancerspodcastFind me on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/bobbiemilesbailadoraSubscribe to my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA8pcAq9lXttVf9w9lDb1bQ?sub_confirmation=1