“I believe that the dance came from the people and that it should always be delivered back to the people.”
EVERY BODY MOVES
Danse (I), Henri Matisse
Every Body Moves is a dance and fitness program for older adults designed to spark brain health and support creativity
Every Body Moves is evidence informed, incorporating elements of dance and physical activity that influence positive support of brain health: aerobic activity, balance, coordination, strength training (specifically for grip strength, upper body and in support of lower extremity for activities of daily living), social connection, meditation/somatic awareness, creative engagement.
The key aims of the program are:
1) To open a safe space for community dialogue around brain health
2) To inform participants around the benefits of dance and physical activity on brain health
3) To support a safe space for co-creative exploration among communities of older adults that reflects and champions the individuals within the group
4) To engage older adults in activities that support their brain health through physical activity, social connection and creative expression
The program is offered virtually with accommodations for seated and standing activities so all can participate safely.
No prior dance experience required. All are welcome!
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We look forward to moving with you!
Spring 2022
Every Body Moves at Mission Neighborhood Center in San Francisco
We are honored to continue the partnership with UCSF Memory and Aging Center Creative Minds Community Outreach Program to bring Every Body Moves to the Mission Neighborhood Center in San Francisco!
The class is offered bi-lingually in Spanish and English with live translation offered by current Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health and neurologist from Colombia, Dr. Luis Martinez.
These classes are FREE.
Contact Rachel.Kiekhofer@ucsf.edu or 310.487.2843 to register.
August 18–October 20, 2021
Every Body Moves at UCSF Memory and Aging Center
Every Body Moves has been offered in partnership with the UCSF Memory and Aging Center–Creative Minds Program since Fall 2020.
October 4, 2021
Every Body Moves at Virtual Brain Health Center
If you’d like to bring an Every Body Moves class to your community
Every Body Moves was offered as part of Virtual Brain Health Center–Active Aging Week!
Testimonials from Every Body Moves in partnership with UCSF MAC Creative Minds, Fall 2020.
“I feel like I am in a class where we cannot do anything wrong (“This is great!,” “You are fantastic!”) and I can’t tell you how that energizes people to get that kind of positive feedback. It’s great energy.”
