The role of dance in a creative program
In The Groove
"In The Groove" is a half day interactive workshop that teaches participants a simple 4-step method to design and deliver sessions that introduce dance as a meaningful and engaging intervention to improve mood, engagement and health outcomes for older clients.
This workshop can be customised to provide hands-on practical experience in delivering sessions for clients at:
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This workshop will most benefit:
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This workshop will cover:
The person centred approach to dance
The person centred approach to dance supports professionals to co-design each individual client's dance journey by valuing them for who they are as well as what they can do.
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A simple 4-step method to design and deliver sessions
A strengths-based, positive approach that allows step-by-step designing and delivering dance sessions, even for those who do not have any dance experience.
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Creative ideas for using dance for stimulation, socialisation and wellbeing
A range of safe and simple dance activities and movement exercises, including seated dancing and dancing while holding on to a chair.
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M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N
Synchronising music and movement —what essentially is dancing— constitutes what Columbia University neurologist John Krakauer describes as a “pleasure double play” for the individual. Music stimulates the brain’s reward centres, while dance activates its sensory and motor circuits. In addition, dance develops our brains as each repetition of a movement deepens and strengthens the pattern of mind-body coordination that making that movement requires. Dance can also improve our mental health – the music, the people, and the fun of it are likely to elicit positive emotive responses from just about anyone.
Dance is an engaging and effective way for older clients to reach positive health and wellbeing outcomes, ranging from physical, emotional and, through social, to mental. So why not give it a spin – and a shake and a twist? All participants receive a comprehensive handout with practical ideas and the 4-step method to design and deliver sessions that introduce dance as a meaningful and engaging activity for your next social program. No previous dance experience is required, just a pair of comfortable shoes! Contact us today! |
Photos by Lucinda Corin at Largs Bay RSL