Dance & Wellness Workshops for Active Adults & Seniors
Dancing to Wellness offers 3 programs for the Active Adults and Seniors:
1. Zumba Gold Fitness
2. Dancing To Wellness 12 steps to Loving Your Body
3. Funwellness
According to the Keiser Institute on Aging:
This year in 2010, people aged 55-74 will outnumber 25-34 year olds by 18 million! Baby boomers (those born 1946-1964) started turning 50 eight years ago, at a rate of one every 8 seconds, around the world. In the USA, the rate is 11,000 per day and it will continue to do so for the next 10 years. As we age, change takes place in our bodies. Changes can occur in blood pressure, blood sugar, bone density, muscle mass, body fat and strength. What we do to offset the changes is up to us. Doctors and nutritionists advise us to stay active, eat healthy, and think positively. An easy way to follow their advice is by taking dance classes which help us in all three areas.
Zumba Gold:
A series of fitness program developed by Alberto “Beto” Perez (creator of Zumba) and Josie Gardiner and Joy Prouty ( internationally renowned fitness trainers) specifically designed to take the exciting Latin and international dance rhythms to the Active Adults and Seniors.
A fun Latin inspired dance program includes Merengue, Salsa, Cha Cha , Cumbia , Belly Dance, Tango and Flamenco.
Creates a party like atmosphere.
Great for the Mind , Body and Soul with this expanding active older adult population.
Zumba Gold is the beginner’s level of aerobic dance which breaks down the intricate step-work of Zumba Basic. It’s perfect for anyone just starting out in Zumba fitness!
The Zumba Gold program improves balance, flexibility and cardiovascular strength with its unique program. Zumba Gold was designed to teach the basic dance steps to anyone, even those requiring chairs or wheel chairs. Zumba Gold provides an appropriate workout for the sedentary population. Feeling the music is the first and most important step to learning Zumba. Feeling the music happens when one suddenly forgets she’s dancing in a class and the music is the reason to move with joy.
Dancing to Wellness 12 Steps to Loving Your Body:
Fun and simple step dance
Great mind body work-out
Improves moving skills
Reduces Stress
Increases Stamina and Flexibility
Dancing to Wellness 12 steps to Loving Yourself is also a dance DVD created by Diana designed to help beginners, active adults and seniors to move their bodies while having fun.
Funwellness:
This interactive activity combines 6 mind body soul techniques with music , dance and singing.
Includes Stretching to dance music
Guided Imagery to relaxation music
Body Movement and Dance
Singing
Fun Improv exercise
Cool Down
Physiological Benefits of Dance Programs
- improved cognitive function (from learning new steps and moves)
- improved motor control and performance (practice, practice, practice)
- improved range of motion, overall strength and flexibility
- improved bone density
- increased caloric expenditure
- improved ability to perform pain-free activities of daily life
Psychological Benefits of Dance programs
- enhanced self esteem
- enhanced general feeling of well being
- empowered & enhanced quality of life
- enhanced relaxation
- reduced depression, stress, anxiety
- increased opportunities for social interaction
- increased opportunities to dance, party, & have fun!
Zumba in the Chair is designed to provide an appropriate workout for the population with Physical and or psychological limitations.
“We need more of this! It was good to move around by means other than walking. It was different from everyday life, a very fun way to improve self-image and move your body.”
Dolores Nisito, RN Coordinator, Employee Health Services, NSLIJ Plainview Hospital
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