Creative Aging: Latin Social Dance & Movement
A weekly 90 minutes program specially designed for seniors connecting body, mind and spirit.
Physical activity is essential to healthy aging; Latin social dancing among seniors can provide tremendous physical and emotional benefits; increase musical appreciation; encourage social integration; evoke memories and promote a sense of identity and belonging to a worldwide community. They are perfect for the senior population as the benefits are manifold.
Learning Goals: {9-Week Workshop}
• Increase physical activity, gaining strength, flexibility and coordination, improved balance, posture, and body awareness.
• Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Latin Social Dances, the history, culture, dance and musical forms.
• Enjoy dancing in a social setting; enjoy new connections and friendships with the senior community.
• Avoid social isolation and the risk of depression and anxiety.
No Experience Necessary.
Registration Required. For more information, please call 718.693.7763.
Hosted Through Services for Older Adults.
Creative Aging programs at BPL are made possible with support from The Sills Family Foundation; Wallerstein Foundation for Geriatric Life Improvement; Jean and Louis Dreyfus Foundation; Apple Bank, celebrating over 25 years in Brooklyn and 160 years of neighborhood banking in greater New York (Visit applebank.com for more information); and several BPL Friends Groups, private funders, and volunteers.
A weekly 90 minutes program specially designed for seniors connecting body, mind and spirit.
Physical activity is essential to healthy aging; Latin social dancing among seniors can provide tremendous physical and emotional benefits; increase musical appreciation; encourage social integration; evoke memories and promote a sense of identity and belonging to a worldwide community. They are perfect for the senior population as the benefits are manifold.
Learning Goals: {9-Week Workshop}
• Increase physical activity, gaining strength, flexibility and coordination, improved balance, posture, and body awareness.
• Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Latin Social Dances, the history, culture, dance and musical forms.
• Enjoy dancing in a social setting; enjoy new connections and friendships with the senior community.
• Avoid social isolation and the risk of depression and anxiety.
No Experience Necessary.
Registration Required. For more information, please call 718.693.7763.
Brooklyn Public Library - Cortelyou, Meeting Room MM/DD/YYYY 60