silver shakers 

This class can be offered as a one time course, or as a multi-class series. It is dedicated to our “silver shakers” ages 60+. We specifically cater the course to the group we’re working with, based on number of participants, health conditions, and any specific requests from the client. We always encourage safe movement that can be adapted to be done sitting or standing and performed to classic tunes from theses Silver Shaker’s era! This course is appropriate for nursing homes, senior centers, and independent living settings. Silver Shakers focuses on the use of dance for prevention of physical and mental deterioration, community building and interaction, sensory awareness, and emphasizing the joy of movement, no matter your physical capabilities.

Each course can be a mix and match of any or all of the following 4 parts:

  1. Performance - CDP Company will present a work that aligns with the client’s need with the intention of stoking inspiration from the group, and motivating movement

  2. Engagement - CDP Company will foster the groups’ ideas, discuss movement goals, and hold space for inquiry through a Q&A

  3. Application - CDP Company will instruct the group in a movement course, with group participation to create a work that can then be filmed and premiered on social media if desired by the group

  4. Reflection - CDP Company will encourage thoughtful discussion of the program as a means of self-awareness for the participants to assess the impact dance and movement has on their lives, as well as to ensure that our program is meeting our goals of fulfilling the needs of the group.

To learn more about how we can specifically cater this class to your group, or to inquire about bringing a Silver Shakers program to your group, please e-mail us at clevelanddanceproject@gmail.com