Time to Thrive - Dance for the matured aged mover

Join professional dance teacher, Dance/Movement Therapist and Allied Health Assistant Jessica Lesosky in this exciting new 6 week pilot program for the mature mover.

Designed to provide a gentle, structured and enjoyable dance experience, Time to Thrive will cater to all abilities. Exercises are designed to build strength and mobility, improve balance, and increase hand-eye coordination, memory and musicality. Time to Thrive will facilitate participatory and life-enhancing activities by using dance, music and rhythm.

The program will provide an outlet for connection and creativity with tea and coffee being served in the foyer after each class.


Three class levels are available:

Active & Agile over 60s | Mondays 9:30am – 11:00am
A dance focused session to increase strength, fitness and flexibility.

Active over 60+ | Mondays 11:30am - 1:00pm:
Dance for those with higher mobility needs. For those who are mobile with less agility, musculoskeletal conditions.

Dance for Dementia and Parkinson's | Wednesdays 10:30am - 12:00pm:
Catering to older adults with mobility issues and/or living with Dementia or Parkinson's.

Carers or partners are welcome to take part and support. Participants with a diagnosed medical condition should participate in accordance with their doctor’s advice.

This event is part of the City of Greater Geelong Positive Ageing program.

When

Daily from 04 November 2024 to 11 December 2024

Upcoming dates

04 November 2024

06 November 2024

11 November 2024

13 November 2024

18 November 2024

20 November 2024

25 November 2024

27 November 2024

02 December 2024

04 December 2024

09 December 2024

11 December 2024


Where

  • Geelong Arts Centre Wadawurrung Country, 81 Ryrie St

Cost

  • This is a free event

Facilities

  • Toilets available
  • Undercover areas
  • Wheelchair accessible

Contact

Geelong Arts Centre

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1300251200

Associated organisation: Geelong Arts Centre

Website: https://geelongartscentre.org.au/whats-on/all-events/time-to-thrive-dance-for-the-matured-aged-mover/



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Page last updated: Tuesday, 10 September 2024

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