Introduction To Creative Ageing

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Interpret and discuss the motivating factors for participating in a dance program.
• Recognise enablers and barriers to the dance participation of seniors and the elderly.
• Identify and describe environments in which dance takes place.
• Reflect and present ideas around the role of creativity and performance work.

This course includes interviews, readings, reflective activities, discussion boards and quizzes covering four topics.

The Benefits of Dance

• The physical, cognitive, social, and creative benefits of dance
• The experiences of older dance participants
• Resources on memory and neuroplasticity
• Dancing for better health

Contexts and Environments for Dance

• Enablers and barriers to participation
• Dance movement therapy
• Dancing with dementia and Parkinson’s
• The aged care context

Creativity, Artistry, and Performance

• The value of performance
• Improvisation
• Considering the audience
• Creativity and performance

Changing Bodies

• The ageing process
• Occupational therapy
• Illness and precaution
• Professional and legal considerations

Graduates of Introduction to Creative Ageing may choose to study the nationally accredited Creative Ageing Dance Teaching Skill Set CUASS00059.

Full: $200

Ausdance VIC Member: $180

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There are no entry requirements for this course.

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You will have four weeks from enrolment to complete the course.

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