Summer Intensive 2024: Introduction to dance with older people

This eclectic mix of inspiring courses with artists from the leading edge of community and participatory dance is a chance for you to learn, experiment and reflect with like-minded colleagues.

There are ten courses to choose from, taking place virtually and in person. All of the courses are:

• Suitable for all career stages - often encouraging an effective blend of them for mutual learning and co-mentorship - for students, teachers and leaders of community and participatory dance and other performing arts specialists with an interest in the field

• Focused time to fill up on inspiration for the year to come by deepening your current practice or exploring new avenues

• Cost-conscious with fee reductions for Members of People Dancing

• A chance to network with peers as passionate as you from near and far, the welcoming People Dancing team and a general emphasis on respite, refreshment, and the joy of together!

A one-day introductory course in the studio for dancers, teaching artists and community practitioners who want to gain skills, knowledge and experience in leading dance with older people.

Join Diane Amans, one of the leading practitioners in community dance in the UK, to explore creative approaches to working inclusively with older people.

By taking this course you will:

• Understand the ageing process and how it impacts on safe practice in dance
• Gain practical ideas for dance with a range of older people and a working understanding of appropriate leadership styles.

To gain the most from this course, we suggest also booking the online course (not the certificate course) Approaches to Dance with Older People. This is not compulsory for attending the course, however it does offer core foundational knowledge about the safe, effective and creative delivery of dance sessions with older people in a range of contexts which may help your learning at the in-person course.

This one-day course is ideal for both early career artists and more experienced artists considering developing a specialism in this area of work.

Above Image: Diane Amans, People Dancing Sumer School. Photo: Rachel Cherry.

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