I’m Lucy, the founder of Decades Reloaded - the world’s first mental health-first dance fitness brand.

I’ve been dancing for over 30 years, and I started teaching group fitness after becoming a mum. But I never expected it would one day save my life, and shape my mission.

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In 2016, I lost my mum unexpectedly. I was working full-time in IT, travelling across the UK, and trying to balance life as a new parent. The grief, pressure, and disconnection pushed me into a mental health crisis. I live with emotionally unstable personality disorder (also known as borderline personality disorder), and during that time, I felt completely alone.

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But something changed when I moved. Not just physically - emotionally. Dance gave me a sense of joy, identity, and connection I hadn’t felt in years. I left my career and committed to creating something new: a space where movement supports mental well-being, and no one has to feel isolated like I once did.

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In 2019, Decades Reloaded was born.
Our classes blend nostalgic music, inclusive choreography, and mental health awareness to support people in finding joy, safety, and community through movement.

Now, we train instructors across the UK, Europe, Australia, and beyond - people who believe that fitness should feel good, be mentally supportive, and be accessible to all bodies and minds.

This isn’t just a fitness brand. It’s a global movement. And you’re invited.