Today i have had the most powerful, overwhelming experience of joining Kairos Dance deliver multiple program's and reharsals at many Day Center's / Care Homes - from Wilder to Ravoux and with the Integenerational Dance Company.
The Dancing Heart Program that was facilitated was very different to what i was expecting. It was very conceptual, visual and musical as well as physical. So this collaboration of the Arts really enhanced the dancing and performing experience for all involved. The theme this week was 'Jewish New Year' - so songs and routines were learnt from the Jewish celebrations and the formation of actions were reflected through dance. For example, The breaking of bread crumbs and throwing them into water, representing the 'Letting Go and Moving On - into the New Year'. So we went round and personally told stories of what we wanted to let go of. A VERY powerful activity.
As soon as the music was put on to warm upto the room of people came alive!! They new exactly what to do and danced with partners and their friends from the center. Even those people with aids found ways of dancing - either by using a chair to balance on or dancing with a partner around a frame.
At the end of the session - Kairos and the group sing the same song to close the session which really proved the effects that dance have on this generation.
One lady quoted 'I felt tired before and now feel energised and could dance some more'.
(Photos to follow in the next couple of days)
