Moving For Life Dance for all abilities In-person, 214 W. 114th St.

Moving For Life Dance for all abilities In-person, 214 W. 114th St.

Moving For Life methods are supported by research that confirms engagement in therapeutic dance improves quality of life.

1. Class begins with an easy breath-based warm-up and stretching—safely increasing the range of movement in the arms and legs.
2. Next, explore breathing and movement exercises that are specially designed to reduce swelling (lymphedema).
3. Then, reduce fatigue by dancing actively to upbeat music.
4. Work up a sweat and awaken and enliven bodies and spirits instilled with whimsy.
5. Build strength using weights and therabands or one’s own body weight.
6. Some sequences challenge the brain – helping to fight the effects of mental fog and confusion.
7. Each session comes to a close with a relaxing stretching sequence and a community dialogue about new feelings and resources.
8. Every class member receives personalized instruction and is guided to build greater awareness of, respect for, and control of all part of the body (helping body image and self-respect).
9. Upbeat music and free movement serves as an antidote to depression, doing so with others counteracts isolation.