Why lead dance for older people?
RIPE Dance participants – Images: Barry Alsop, Eyes Wide Open Images
What practitioners can do for older people…
Invite
Expression
Make Space
for Stories
Elicit
Joy
Encourage
Playfulness
Support
Creativity
Develop Strength
& Balance
Lift Mood &
Build Confidence
Foster Rhythm
& Musicality
Enable Social
Connection
Promote
Mindfulness
= A need for more qualified practitioners to lead dance
then…
GOLD Moves Australia is working to make dance accessible to all older people by increasing the number of practitioners offering dance
What some GMA Workshop participants said…
Thank you so so much for an incredible day. I absolutely loved it and really appreciated all the work you and Julie put into the presentation and practicals. I took that many notes, my brain is going 100 miles an hour at present!!!! I want to implement something in Term 3 only a week or so away. Many thanks for a wonderful teaching day.
There were so many good points – having the opportunity to ‘participate’ in an example class & see the structure & how it works for Gail, provided ideas & foundation – being introduced to & learning about all types of class structuring & stimulus – learning about specific issues or ailments that could affect the students & suggestions of how to deal.
GMA Co-Directors: Julie Chenery (left) & Gail Hewton
Our Story
We are a team of passionate and highly experienced dance artists, educators and community practitioners with expert skills and knowledge in working with older people. We combine scientific evidence that demonstrates the health benefits of dance, with our passion and expertise.
We see dance as an elixir for life! Dance offers a myriad of benefits especially transforming the health and wellbeing of older people. This transformative power has a positive ripple effect on families, friends, community and society in general. We want to share this dance potion throughout Australia.
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