Learn the skills to engage, inspire and uplift older adults and people with dementia through dance and expressive movement.

Dance therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein will present this training virtually with the help of Heather Hill of Australia to transform the culture of care for people with dementia to one that is relationship-centered through dance and embodied caregiving.

Workshop topics include:

• aspects of dementia relevant to bringing dance

• elements of dance

• group leadership

• theory

• identifying benefits

• model program, adaptable for your dance style, strengths, and clients

Who will benefit from this training?

• dance/movement/music/expressive therapistsdance teachers

• caregivers

• mental health counselors

• activity therapists

• anyone who enjoys dancing and working with people with dementia

This 15 hour training by Donna Newman-Bluestein with Heather Hill takes place virtually on (according to time zone):

 Mondays, 6 - 9 pm, Sept 4, 11, 18, 25, and Oct 2 (US)  

Tuesdays, 6 - 9 am, Sept 5, 12, 19, 26, and Oct 3 (SGP) 

Tuesdays, 7 - 10 am, Sept 5, 12, 19, 26, and Oct 3( KOR) 

Tuesdays, 8 - 11 am, Sept 5, 12, 19, 26, and 9-12* am Oct 3 (AUS)

*Australian time change due to Daylight Saving Time

Register here.