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Wellbeing Arts Collective

Empowering wellbeing, creativity, and community through accessible, low-cost arts classes for adults and seniors.

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The Wellbeing Arts Collective is a community-centered program by Dance Ojai, created in partnership with VibeWell to support mental health and overall wellbeing through the arts. Designed for adults and seniors, this initiative brings together dance, creative and health-oriented  movement, music, crafts, and expressive arts in accessible, low-cost classes that nurture mind, body, and spirit.
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Rooted in the belief that creativity and human connection are essential to a thriving life, the Wellbeing Arts Collective offers joyful, inclusive experiences that encourage self-expression, emotional balance, and a sense of belonging. Each class invites participants to explore new skills, cultivate vitality, and connect with others in a warm and supportive environment.

Two Ways to Move, Create & Connect

Senior Classes

  • Mondays & Wednesdays 10am–12:30pm at the Ojai Recreation Center

  • Gentle wellness classes designed for seniors age 55+. No one turned away!

  • Supportive, low-impact movement/chair fitness classes + creative activities

  • $5 per class

Sign Up at OjaiRec.com >

Community Dance Series

  • Different dance style every month hosted at the Ojai Art Center

  • Bellydance, Bollywood, Zumba & more

  • Fun, expressive classes for adults

  • $5 per class

No advance sign up required. Pay in Person >

Schedule & Class Details

Classes run from January-April 2026, with a variety of options designed to support wellness, creativity, and community connection. Each class is only $5! All are welcome to join.

  • Botanical Art Workshop
    Botanical Art Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Jan 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Ojai Recreation Center, 510 Park Rd, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
    Jan 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Ojai Recreation Center, 510 Park Rd, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
    Create expressive botanical art using found natural materials while reconnecting with the colors, textures, and quiet stories of the natural world.
  • Let’s Dance! Senior Social Dance for Well-Being
    Let’s Dance! Senior Social Dance for Well-Being
    Multiple Dates
    Jan 05, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Ojai Recreation Center, 510 Park Rd, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
    Jan 05, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Ojai Recreation Center, 510 Park Rd, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
    A joyful, senior-friendly dance class with live music that supports mood, mobility, and meaningful social connection.
  • Low Impact Cardio Dance
    Low Impact Cardio Dance
    Multiple Dates
    Jan 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Ojai Recreation Center, 510 Park Rd, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
    Jan 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Ojai Recreation Center, 510 Park Rd, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
    Enjoy easy-to-follow choreography designed for seniors and set to lively music—from Latin and pop to jazz and timeless oldies. Class may also include simple line-dancing sequences that support memory, balance, and coord
  • Chair Fitness
    Chair Fitness
    Multiple Dates
    Jan 07, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Ojai Recreation Center, 510 Park Rd, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
    Jan 07, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Ojai Recreation Center, 510 Park Rd, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
    A blend of stretching and balance exercises with fitness inspired movements to bring a sense of health and wellbeing to your day!  Designed to improve balance and coordination and increase flexibility and range of motion - all important skills to develop and maintain.
  • Bellydance
    Bellydance
    Multiple Dates
    Jan 07, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Ojai Art Center, 113 S Montgomery St, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
    Jan 07, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Ojai Art Center, 113 S Montgomery St, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
    Bellydance offers incredible physical and mental benefits through its organic, flowing movements. Suitable for all levels with multi layer options.
  • Botanical Art Workshop
    Botanical Art Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Jan 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Ojai Recreation Center, 510 Park Rd, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
    Jan 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Ojai Recreation Center, 510 Park Rd, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
    Create expressive botanical art using found natural materials while reconnecting with the colors, textures, and quiet stories of the natural world.

Questions?

Feel free to email us at Contact@DanceOjai.org or give us a call at 805-836-0622 and we'll be happy to answer any questions you might have!

This project is supported by VibeWell Ventura County, a collaborative initiative between County of Ventura Arts and Culture and Ventura County Behavioral Health. Funding is provided through Mental Health Services Act Prevention and Early Intervention funds.

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