Not Just Any Body Part

What is the saying? Oh ya... "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning how to dance in the rain."

LET'S DO THAT!

A FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre co-presentation
with Canada’s National Ballet School and Baycrest Health Sciences

Sharing Dance Older Adults
6 WEEK CLASS SERIES

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ALGOMA CENTRAL LOBBY
TWO CLASS STREAMS:
18 MARCH — 22 APRIL
19 MARCH — 23 APRIL

Series cost is $40 +HST
No dance experience is required to participate.

TUES stream: 18 March – 22 April | “On Your Feet” – seated to standing
This class begins in a seated position and progresses to a standing position, with seated options. Designed to be accessible for people with mild physical and/or cognitive challenges.

WED stream: 19 March – 23 April | “On Your Feet” – seated to standing with chair support
This class begins in a seated position and progresses to a chair supported standing position, with seated options. Designed to be accessible for people with mild and/or cognitive challenges.

Sharing Dance Older Adults is an accessible dance program which aims to support overall physical, emotional and social wellbeing through dance engagement as well as build and develop skill and confidence in dance movement for older adults with varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities.

Through video-streaming technology, each weekly class is taught by a professional dance teacher from Canada’s National Ballet School’s studios. The classes are adaptable for all abilities and all levels of experience. Participants can dance along either seated or standing so that everyone is comfortable and focused on having fun. Classes build from week-to-week.

As a graduate of the teacher training program for professional dancers at Canada’s National Ballet School, I’m thrilled to be the on-site facilitator. I will be your friendly face that greets you in person week-to-week. I am available to answer any questions or concerns, host the pre and post class social time, provide an introduction to the material and guide you with modifications needed along the way. “My hope is that Sharing Dance Older Adults will help redefine what dance is, who can be a dancer and to break barriers that have separated dance from everyday people.”

Doors open at 10am and included is a post-class social time with tea and coffee hosted by the PAC.

TUESDAYS:
Tues 18 March @ 10:30am – 11:30am
Tues 25 March @ 10:30am – 11:30am
Tues 1 April @ 10:30am – 11:30am
Tues 8 April @ 10:30am – 11:30am
Tues 15 April @ 10:30am – 11:30am
Tues 22 April @ 10:30am – 11:30am

WEDNESDAYS:
Wed 19 March @ 10:30am – 11:30am
Wed 26 March @ 10:30am – 11:30am
Wed 2 April @ 10:30am – 11:30am
Wed 9 April @ 10:30am – 11:30am
Wed 16 April @ 10:30am – 11:30am
Wed 23 April @ 10:30am – 11:30am

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I'm excited to bring together Canada's National Ballet School, the Alzheimer Society Niagara Region and the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre for this one of a kind event TODAY! Enjoy our film screening, mini demo and Q&A.
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Spring is popping! It's nature's way of saying, let's dance. Come mark the beginning of a new season with us at the prestigious FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre - St. Catharines starting April 23.

Sharing Dance Older Adults is an accessible dance program which aims to support overall physical, emotional and social wellbeing through dance engagement. The 6-week series returns to the PAC starting 23 April.

Maggie Forgeron is the on-site facilitator for Sharing Dance Older Adults. Maggie is a local dance artist and teacher, movement researcher and Expressive Arts Therapist. Maggie’s role is to host the pre and post class social time, provide an introduction to the material and guide you with modifications needed along the way.

This is a co-presentation with Canada's National Ballet School and Baycrest Health Sciences. Visit this link to learn more: https://mailchi.mp/firstontariopac/2023-pac-5145666

FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre acknowledges the Ontario Arts Council – Theatre Connects Program support of this program for our community.

Sharing Dance for Older Adults Fall 2023

A FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre co-presentation with Canada's National Ballet School and Baycrest Health Sciences

"If everything around seems dark, look again, you may be the light." Rumi

As the days grow darker, what practices keep the embers of your own light aglow?
What keeps you going?

For myself, movement and dance always ignites new sparks. I may not feel that way at the start of class, but the feeling grows and grows with a simple gesture, a glance from another dancer across the room, an invigorating breath in and releasing breath out or a playful mistake that makes me laugh at myself. Dark times call for serious (and sometimes NOT so serious) dancing.

JOIN US FOR AN 8-WEEK DANCE SERIES IN ALGOMA CENTRAL LOBBY

TWO CLASS STREAMS:
Tuesdays 17 Oct. - 5 Dec.
Wednesdays 18 Oct. - 6 Dec.

Series cost $40 +HST

No dance experience is required to participate

Sharing Dance for Older Adults is an accessible dance program which aims to support overall physical, emotional and social wellbeing through dance engagement as well as build and develop skill and confidence in dance movement for older adults with varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities.

As a graduate of the teacher training program at Canada's National Ballet School, I'm thrilled to be the on-site facilitator for this video-streamed event.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
https://www.firstontariopac.ca/online/Article/EventArticle-2324COMM-Sharing-Dance