Community Dance for Older Adults
This series of studies examined how dancing may contribute to older adults’ holistic wellness. Specifically, how dancing can support ones’ aging journey, experiences of physical activity and embodiment, and age-friendly initiatives were explored. This research was funded by the Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging and a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada research grant. You can find summary reports for three of their studies on their website:
- Instructor strategies to support older adults’ physical literacy in community dance classes
- ‘Promoting wellness, having fun, and creating community’: a dance instructor’s pedagogical practices and perspectives on the influence of community dance classes for older adults
- Movement, music, and connections: older adults’ experiences of community dance
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By
Community Dance for Older Adults
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Published
Jun 06, 2023
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Subject Area
- Education, Recreation, & Arts
- Physical Activity
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Audience
- Academics
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
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Category
- Research & Reports
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