Learn the skills to engage, inspire and uplift older adults and people with dementia through dance and expressive movement.
Dance/movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein will share her passion in this in-person class for the 92Y. (Please note: the Friday evening will be virtual.) Learn from her 45 years in the field how to transform the culture of care for people with dementia to one that is relationship-centered through dance and embodied caregiving. Come away with an understanding of why dance and embodied caregiving are so important, especially for people who no longer have words.
Photo from a previous training at 92Y at a residence where we practiced what we were learning.
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
Friday, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, Nov. 22
Saturday, 3 - 7 pm, Nov. 23
Sunday, 9 am - 6 pm, Nov. 24
For further information contact: Cecilia Fontanesi (dmtcoordinator92y [at] gmail [dot] com)
Please register early as there is a limit on the number of students.
Upon completion of the course, students who do the required assignments will be eligible to receive 15 hours of Alternate Route credit toward the R-DMT. In addition, 15 hours of CEs from the ADTA are available.