Old and young will be united in dance thanks to dance teaching company diddi dance Reading and Wokingham, which has launched its first inter-generational class at Lord Harris Court in Sindlesham.

Toddlers and their parents will participate alongside residents from the care home, who are invited to join in and share the fun.

Inspired by Channel 4’s hit television series Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds, it is hoped that the experience will help the older generation to feel young at heart.

Carol Green, activities co-ordinator at Lord Harris Court, said: “We’re very excited about this initiative which will help our residents to boost their physical activity and have fun in the process.

"Regardless of age, all the class participants share the common goal of friendship and keeping fit and we believe that it will give our residents a real highlight to look forward to each week."

“When it comes to music and dance, age is no barrier,” added Andrea Bickford, owner of diddi dance Reading and Wokingham.

“Everyone can benefit from the feel good factor that dancing together in a group fosters, and we’ll ensure that each individual from age two to 92 can take part at a level that suits them.”

The market leader in dedicated pre-school dance classes, diddi dance sessions are the ideal way to introduce girls and boys aged one-and-a-half to five years to the joy of dancing and to help them burn off excess energy in a creative and educational environment.

Structured yet relaxed, the classes feature a different style of dance each half term, with the cheeky Charleston currently on the menu.

To find out more about diddi dance, call Andrea on 07719 87 87 89, email andrea.bickford@diddidance.com or visit www.diddidance.com.