Dance Magic Dance: A toolkit for creative dance in residential care settings
Dance Magic Dance: A toolkit for creative dance in residential care settings
Author(s):*Listed Alphabetically
Courtyard Hereford
Year of Publication:
2017
Publisher(s):
Courtyard Hereford
Publication Type:
Guides
Abstract:
This toolkit is aimed to help those working with older people in residential care settings to develop creative dance activities with their residents. It was was created by Creative Ageing in collaboration with Diane Amans to support the projects ‘Dance Magic Dance’ and ‘Making of Me’ and It includes guidelines on duty of care; how to lead sessions in a safe way; how to involve support staff and volunteers; introductory activities; seated warm ups; warm downs; suggested resources.
Dance Magic Dance developed the toolkit through 20 artist residencies, which took place in care homes across Herefordshire. https://creativeageing.co.uk/
Main Focus: Wellbeing / Quality of life
Context: Community
Participant Group: Older Adults
Art Forms: Dance
Access Type: Free Download
APA Citation:
Courtyard Hereford Creative Ageing (2017). Dance Magic Dance: A toolkit for creative dance in residential care settings. Hereford: The Courtyard Centre for the Arts.