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Dance Theatre of Ireland: Arts & Health Programmes
Dancing Well with Parkinson's, Live
Dancing Well with Parkinson's
with Robert Connor & Loretta Yurick, DTI Artistic Directors
Fridays 12.30-1.30pm / LIVE CLASS Register
St. Joseph Church, Parish Centre, Glasthule
Classes are on-going - Start Sept 26
Join us for Dancing Well with Parkinson's, an Award-Winning activity developed by Dance Theatre of Ireland Artistic Directors and Founders Robert Connor & Loretta Yurick and offered with the support of the HSE National Lottery Fund and in association with Move4Parkinsons. DTI is part of the international Dance for PD programme, a world-wide movement to improve the lives of people affected by Parkinson's Disease.
This class puts music & movement together in a recipe for feeling wonderful! It will seamlessly guide you through a series of simple, modern and creative dance movements & exercises focusing on musicality, expression, rhythm and flow while improving your balance, fluidity, flexibility and strength. These dance sessions will empower you in a refreshing and enjoyable way.
Email info@dancetheatreireland.com or ring 01 280 3455 for a place!
Dancing Well with Parkinson's, Online
Dancing Well with Parkinsons, Online with Zoom
with Robert Connor & Loretta Yurick, DTI Artistic Directors
Fridays 11am-12noon, FREE Register
Start Sept 23, Free Donations Gratefully accepted
This is a modern dance classes for People with Parkinson’s and their Care-Partners. Focusing on musicality, rhythm, expression, connection and joy, this 1 hour “do as you are able” activity promotes freedom of movement and creativity. DTI is part of the Dance for PD membership programme, a dance method which is proven to improve physical and emotional well-being for people with Parkinson’s in over 100 communities around the world.
Please email if you or someone you know wish to attend.
Participating in the World Parkinson's Congress Kyoto, the Water Crane Dance
Crane Dance at DTI for World Parkinson’s Congress Kyoto
Email info@dancetheatreireland.com or ring 01 280 3455 for a place!
Movement to Music inclusive of Dementia
Movement to Music inclusive of Dementia
Holy Family Parish Centre, Kill Ave, Dun Laoghaire
Wednesdays 1:45-3:15pm - Live in Person Class
This is a “live in person” gentle dance class that is inclusive of people living with Dementia, their families / care-partners. Focusing on musicality, rhythm and expression, this 1-hour “do as you are able” activity promotes joyful well-being for everyone. DTI is part of the HSE Living Well with Dementia CHO 6 programme, a community-based project that supports people with dementia to continue to live at home and participate in their own community.
Please Email or ring if you or someone you know wish to attend.
They've Got Rhythm! https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/theyve-got-rhythm-theyve-got-music-and-this-lets-them-move-away-from-dementia-36615000.html
Email Mary Spain: mspain@livingwellwithdementia.ie or 086 041 8450
Well-Dance at Home - Online
Well-Dance at Home, Ages 55+ Online with Zoom
with Robert Connor & Loretta Yurick, DTI Artistic Directors
On-going, FREE
Tuesdays 11am-12pm Click to Register
Thursdays 11am-12pm Click to Register
Fridays 11am-12pm Dancing Well with Parkinson's Click to Register
Well-Dance for Seniors is an Award-winning dance programme which has been featured several times on the RTE 1 Nationwide Programme, twice Nominated for a National Lottery Good Cause Award and proven by Trinity College to improve quality of life for so many. The classes take place, FREE on ZOOM and there are LIVE classes also.
Classes are for those age 55+. All are welcome to join us for some exhilarating fun and uplifting music which will seamlessly transport you to a very joyful place, whilst improving breathing, balance, fluidity and strength.
This experience can be done whilst standing or sitting, it’s a “do as you’re able” experience.
Classes are FREE ON LINE with ZOOM and can be done in your own home, hundreds participating. Donations Welcomed. Supported by The Arts Council, the HSE and DLRCC.
For Info :
http://www.dancetheatreireland.com/pages/WellDanceForSeniors.htm
or ring 01 280 3455
ABOUT WELL-DANCE https://youtu.be/hNecXaMbjLc
What Participants Say: https://youtu.be/DBixQKTxTs8
Well Dance for Ages 55+, In-Person
Well-Dance for Ages 55+
Tuesdays 11am-12 noon Register
Dalkey Town Hall, Castle Street
Classes are on-going, Start Sept 16
Join us for Well-Dance, an Award-Winning modern dance programme developed by Dance Theatre of Ireland Artistic Directors Robert Connor & Loretta Yurick.
Well-Dance is a one-hour dance activity for people age 55+. It is an uplifting, extremely popular modern dance class which seamlessly transports you to a very joyful place, whilst improving breathing, balance, fluidity, flexibility and strength -- all to great music.
For info Email info@dancetheatreireland.com or ring 01 280 3455
Excerpt from a class: https://youtu.be/Y_EZbUNWDfE
Vintage Youth Dance Ensemble
Vintage Youth Ensemble "It's a Feeling"
Sat, Nov 29, dlr Lexicon Studio Theatre
Tickets will be on Eventbrite.ie and info@dancetheatreireland.com
Vintage Youth Dance Ensemble is an open group of 18 individuals aged 60+ who are passionate about dance and performance, who met initially at Dance Theatre of Ireland's Well-dance for Seniors classes.
They are committed to working together to delve more deeply into dance, the creative processes, to develop their performing skills and to offer inspiring performance for all ages, challenging the limiting perceptions of older persons.
They meet regularly to create and rehearse and have performed at many events over the past 10 years, for example the Opening of the dlr Lexicon, the Annual Sonas APC National Dementia Conferences, at the dlr Age Well Expos, the Active Age Retirement Conferences, as well Theatre and Outdoor performances for Events and Festivals.
They have created and performed an original, collaborative Full-length dance Theatre piece every year since 2014, including 2 captivating performances of STILL HERE at the dlr Lexicon Studio Theatre, poignantly capturing in dance, music and spoken word the experiences of many seniors throughout the Pandemic. This also became a film. In 2023 they created MOUNTAIN AT MY FEET and will Premiere a new work in 2024, HEART OF THE MATTER, on November 30th.
With thanks to The Arts Council and the DLR County Council. For PHOTOS from the performance click here and here.
Some VINTAGE YOUTH performance Video CLIPS:
Mountain at My Feet https://youtu.be/TwvT_BSKJeY
Still Here https://youtu.be/6hu8g_3qMSo
Video: It's Time We Dance https://youtu.be/prb0cOFbXG0
Wisdom Moves https://youtu.be/YsS8QJxpbak
It's about Time https://youtu.be/ydiCVz7-NNs