Table 7 Summary of themes and sub-themes developed from the analysis

Theme 1—Reasons for participating in the Dance On programme

Sub-theme 1.1

Perceived health benefits

Sub-theme 1.2

Means of exercise

Sub-theme 1.3

Social element of the programme

Theme 2—Perceptions of how the Dance On programme had affected the participants

Sub-theme 2.1

Physical health benefits

Sub-theme 2.2

Psychological health benefits

Theme 3—Facilitators to participation in the Dance On programme

Sub-theme 3.1

Adaptability of the Dance On programme

Sub-theme 3.2

Quality of the instructions

Sub-theme 3.3

Variety of the music

Sub-theme 3.4

Group nature of the programme