Dancing For The Ages
Dancing For The Ages is an outreach program which takes Vancouver-area volunteer dancers to local retirement communities to bring the joy of social dance to seniors who may not have had the opportunity to dance in years.
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Dances usually last one hour and most often involve dancing to live music. No experience or long-term commitment is required. Just come, have fun and share your joy!
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To participate, we do ask that you RSVP with either myself (you can use the contact form on the bottom of this page) or Christine Bowdish.
Protocols and Expectations
for Volunteers
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Connect with the elders' hearts and history
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Help elders connect with us
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Be aware of your partner's needs
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Be aware of your surroundings
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A tender, gentle approach is ideal
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Rising and sitting down are key moments that can be dangerous
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Balance is usually an issue; holding them by both arms in practice hold usually works better than simply holding their hands
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Follow their lead - meet people wherever they are
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Patience is a virtue
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Honor the answer "NO"
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Resist the urge to coach
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It is better not to talk the ENTIRE time you are dancing with someone
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Listen to the music, singer and band
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Don't talk over the announcer
Upcoming Dance Opportunities
JUNE 13, 2024 (Friday)
3:00-4:00pm
Springwood Landing Gracious Retirement Living
301 SE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684
https://www.facebook.com/events/20250613
JUNE 17, 2024 (Tuesday)
3:00-4:00pm
Truewood by Merrill
13303 SE McGillivray Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98683
https://www.facebook.com/events/20250617
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 (Saturday)
3:00-4:00pm
Springwood Landing Gracious Retirement Living
301 SE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 (Tuesday)
3:00-4:00pm
Truewood by Merrill
13303 SE McGillivray Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98683
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OCTOBER 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
3:00-4:00pm
Truewood by Merrill
13303 SE McGillivray Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98683
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DECEMBER 16, 2024 (Tuesday)
3:00-4:00pm
Truewood by Merrill
13303 SE McGillivray Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98683
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DECEMBER 20, 2024 (Saturday)
3:00-4:00pm
Springwood Landing Gracious Retirement Living
301 SE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684
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Past Dance Opportunities
NOV 24, 2024 - Springwood Landing Gracious Retirement Living
JUNE 11, 2024 - Prestige Senior Living Bridgewood
MAY 24, 2024 - Springwood Landing Gracious Retirement Living
APR 16, 2024 - Truewood By Merrill - Senior Living
MAR 21, 2024 - Courtyard Fountains Senior Living (Gresham, OR)
MAR 29, 2024 - Springwood Landing Gracious Retirement Living
JAN 26, 2024 - Springwood Landing Gracious Retirement Living
NOV 21, 2023 - Truewood By Merrill - Senior Living
NOV 10, 2023 - Springwood Landing Gracious Retirement Living
SEPT 22, 2023 - Springwood Landing Gracious Retirement Living
SEPT 4, 2023 - Truewood By Merrill - Senior Living
RSVP / Contact
Want to participate? Have questions? Let us know!
