Ahhhh … gotta love that era of divine swing. Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey … they all knew how to put a spin and a beat to music that had an entire generation jitter-bugging and flying across the dance floor. Seniors can relive those wonderful sounds with Sit and Dance to Big Band in this marvelous 30-minute program. From warm-up to cool down, this dance exercise routine will have seniors of all mobility levels smiling and stretching their limbs with fun-filled rhythm. Gotta dance? You bet, with Sit and Dance for Seniors to Big Band. swing and jitter. [back]
Who isn’t captivated by the magic and the elegance of ballroom dancing? Now individuals who are confined to wheelchairs or walkers can take part in some of the world’s most delightful ballroom dances—as they sit! From the heady excitement of the tango to the grace of the waltz, Sit and Dance to Ballroom will give senior residents an invigorating and fun-filled 30-minute exercise routine they will be asking to repeat again and again. Few of us have the talent of Fred Astaire or Ginger Rogers, but after 30 minutes of Sit and Dance to Ballroom, we believe participants will feel like they’ve just come off the dance floor to thrilling applause. [back]
The steel guitar and ukulele have a certain mystique that seems to captivate the spirit. Hear a few measures of Hawaiian music and instantly you are transported to lush fields of pineapple and sparkling, white sandy beaches. Close your eyes, sway to the music, and you may even hear the ocean crashing onto a lava-rock shore. With Sit and Dance in Paradise, seniors can imagine themselves stepping into a magical land where the warm greeting of “Aloha!” is filled with a promise that beauty and laughter are only a few musical chords away. Join us … in paradise. [back]
Wide-eyed children marveling at Santa’s white beard and round belly—is it really him? Holiday tinsel and greenery draped over doorways. A sprig of mistletoe daring the brave to steal a quick kiss. It is the holidays, and Sit and Dance to the Holidays has the perfect exercise program to help seniors enjoy the season. Smiles will be contagious as individuals go through this 30-minute dance routine from the comfort of their chairs. Hang up the stockings, put out Santa’s cookies and milk, then get ready to dance to the music that takes everyone—regardless of age—back to their childhood with Sit and Dance for Seniors to the Holidays. [back]