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Training « Dance with Active Older Adults » (Module 1)
Training to teach adapted dance for the elderly (60-90+)
Développement professionnel pour celles et ceux qui veulent enseigner la danse adaptée aux personnes âgées (65-90+). Ce module correspond aux précédentes formations "Danse, Santé et Vieillissement" dispensées par Calre Guss-West MA.
Topics covered
An intensive training for teaching artists and dance educators looking to develop adapted dance content and ensure progression of learning to support older adult learners and their physical and mental wellbeing (age 65-90+ years)
- Discover teaching strategies to promote enhanced physical movement, range of motion, balance, fluidity and improved stamina for older adult dancers.
- Explore evidenced, non-body-specific language and cueing strategies that facilitates physical and mental wellbeing, inclusion and learning for all.
- Structure dance content and plan for progression of learning to promote brain health and increase cognitive reserve at any age - warding off dementia
- Introduce and progress creative improvisation, an essential dance element to challenge cognitive functions such as: reaction time, executive choice and promote proprioception and the use of the periphery field of vision – all components of risk of falling
- Create a safe and inclusive learning environment where courage and risk taking can be explored through dance.
Professor
Clare Guss-West MA, dance and health specialist.
Language
French