Unlocking the Fountain of Youth Through Dance for Mind and Body Benefits

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Explore how dance can tap into the fountain of youth for aging adults, presented at the Aging in Texas Conference. Discover the clinically proven benefits of dance for seniors, including improved balance, cognition, and quality of life. Learn how dancing redefines self-image, promotes social connections, and enhances mood and self-expression. Experience the joy and health benefits of dancing through interactive activities and classes offered by Mission Dance Houston.

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How to Tap the Fountain of Youth Dance to Benefit the Mind and Body Presented at AGING IN TEXAS CONFERENCE by Andrea Cody, Executive Director

Mission Dance Houston s mission is to engage, enrich and excite the community through the art of dance! We do so by creating, performing, educating and presenting. We bring together people of all ages, skill levels and backgrounds. We facilitate sharing and collaboration among cultures and provide educational and performance opportunities. The Joy of Dance Letter from Obama to Norma Miller 2

Survey Dance or plan to dance on a regular basis? Have a plan to incorporate dance in your programs for aging adults? Feel like you could lead a dance class? Know why dance can be more beneficial to brain health than physical exercise only? 3

Research Dance s clinically proven benefits to Seniors: Balance Cognition Quality of Life Neuroplasticity Physical fitness Psychological benefits Non-pharmacological intervention promoting mental and physical well-being Swing Dancing 4 4

Benefits Redefining Self-Image dancing makes people look more attractive and feel more attractive. Dancing can be a way to re-define how you move and present yourself. Confident postures induce confidence. Dance motivates people to make healthier choices in terms of diet and exercise in order to look their best while dancing and to be improve their capabilities by becoming fitter, faster, and stronger. Exercise dancing includes aerobics, weight-lifting, flexibility and mindfulness. Exercise is a basic requirement of good health and can be accomplished efficiently through the stop and start actions of dancing. As an expressive art, it can be modified for all skill and ability levels. Social make friends, have fun, goof off in a healthy way, experience a natural high with others, develop a social skill, improve non-verbal communication and confidence. Mood dancing improves your mood whether you are doing it or simply watching it. When you feel happier, you look happier and move happier, which makes you even happier. It s an upward spiral! Self-expression dancing is a creative art. Be unique. Be you! Dance is good for the mind, body and soul! Social Dancing 5 5

Activities Dance classes Social dances Interactive guest performances Dance movie nights Games and activities Tap Class Tap Happy at Discovery Green 6

Survey Dance or plan to dance on a regular basis? Have a plan to incorporate dance in your programs for aging adults? Feel like you could lead a dance class? Know why dance can be more beneficial to brain health than physical exercise only? 7

Services Dance Houston is the premier producer and presenter of dance events and education in Houston. Since 2003, Dance Houston brings professional, culturally diverse performing arts to 25,000 people annually. Our programs succeed into two main categories: EDUCATION Dance Classes and Workshops provide multi-cultural dance classes and performances to 2,500 students annually. We d love to teach you! Dance Camps provide training by top professionals in a variety of styles of dance. We are the only dance intensive to operate 8:00am 5:00pm with extended care available, thus providing unparalleled accessibility for children of working parents. We provided 15 full and 15 partial scholarships to our five-week program. Health Programs provide free classes for children struggling with obesity and related social and mental health issues through a collaboration with Texas Children's (successfully since 2009.) PERFORMANCES Festivals featuring local dancers and dance companies specializing in diverse styles of dance. Many are free. Sign up for our mailing list! Performances provide multi-cultural performances. We would love to perform for you! Summer Camps Performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre 8

Programs & Services EDUCATION Camps After-School and Community Health # of Students 60 4,000 300 Frequency 50 hrs/wk for 5 weeks (250 hrs) 3 hrs/week for 50 weeks (150 hrs) 2 hrs/wk for 25 weeks (50 hrs) Target Population Youth with serious interest in dance. 30 need-based scholarships awarded. Youth, At-risk youth attending Title 1 public schools, Teachers (CE classes) Children who are diagnosed with obesity and their families. Purpose Develop character and dance skills in multiple styles. Foster cultural pride and appreciation. Improve job skills and social skills. Provide fitness training and mentoring to encourage healthy, active lifestyles Locations The Wortham Center Soreal Dance Studio DAA Dance Academy Change Happens Jewish Community Center Museum of Fine Arts Houston Texas Southern University Texas Dance Educators Association Texas Children s Health Plan Center for Children & Women - Sharpstown Texas Children s Health Plan Center for Children & Women - Greenspoint FESTIVALS AND PERFORMANCES Festivals & New Works Commissions & Bookings # of Artists 85 companies/400 dancers 30 companies/500 dancers Purpose Engage the community in celebration of dance and diversity. Fulfill clients needs and provide jobs to artists who specialize in a variety of dance styles. Locations George R. Brown Convention Center Miller Outdoor Theatre Discovery Green The Wortham Center Queensbury Theater Belmont Village Buffalo Bayou Park Children s Museum of Houston Discovery Green Emancipation Park T. E. Harmon Center Hornbeck Ranch New Hope Lutheran Church Truc Lam Meditation Center Memorial City Mall 9 9