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Well-Dance for Seniors

Well-Dance is a dance course for people age 55+, putting music & movement together in a recipe for feeling wonderful! All classses take place on Zoom internet platform.


Enjoy this Class which will guide you through a series of simple, modern and creative dance movements & exercises focusing on musicality, expression, rhythm and flow while improving your balance, fluidity, flexibility and strength. These dance sessions will empower you in a refreshing and enjoyable way.

To register contact 01 280 3455 or contact us.

On-line Classes, Free, Starts Apr 18

Well-Dance at Home Classes On-line with Zoom

Tuesdays        11am-12:00pm (Experienced) REGISTER

                         12:30 - 1:30pm (Some Experience) REGISTER

Thursdays       11am-12:00pm (Mixed Levels, Some Exp) REGISTER

Fridays             11am-12:00pm (Dancing Well with Parkinsons) REGISTER

In Person Classes @ DTI

Well-Dance - April 19 - Jun 21

Wednesdays  11am-12:00pm (Experienced)  REGISTER €115 - 10 wks

Please Read DTI Protocols for Attending Live Classes

For Info Contact 01 280 3455 or contact us.

Well-Dance in the Park in June

Join us at 2pm for a hour of movement and music outdoors!

Thursday June 1       People’s Park, Dun Laoghaire

Thursday June 8       Moran Park, Green Space outside dlr LexIcon

Monday June 12        Marlay Park

Thursday June 15      People’s Park, Dun Laoghaire

Monday June 19        Cabinteely Park, near Cabinteely House

Thursday June 22      Moran Park, Green Space outside dlr LexIcon

IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER, cancellations will be posted on our website

Kindly supported by DLR Age Friendly

PHOTOS | VIDEO

Vintage Youth International Day for Older Persons, Oct 1st

PHOTOS

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Article on Well-Dance for Seniors by Laura Colgan | Irish Daily Star | March 2019

Article on Well-Dance for Seniors by Sylvia Thomson | The Irish Times | February 2018

Article on Well-Dance for Seniors by Arlene Harris | Womans Way | January 2018

Twenty Inspiring Elders

Photos - Well-Dance Oct 2018 >>

Photos - Well-Dance Feb 2017 >>

Photos - Well-Dance May 2016 >>

Photos - Well-Dance Nov 2015 >>

Photos - Well-Dance June 2015 >>

Photos - Well-Dance 2014 >>

Video - An interview with Well-Dance participants

Video - National Lottery Award - Dublin 1

Video - National Lottery Award - Dublin 2

Video - Are Ya Dancin'? Well Dance Bealtaine 2019 >>

Video - Celebration Well Dance for Seniors & Vintage Youth 2017 >>

Video - Well-Dance Class - Staying Alive! March 2017 >>

Video - Well-Dance Class February 2017 >>

Video - Well-Dance Class April 2016 >>

Video - Well-Dance Class January 2014 >>

Video - Well-Dance Class April 2014 >>

Video - Well-Dance Class June 2015 >>

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Dancing Well with Parkinson's

Live In-Person Classes at DTI Centre for Dance

Apr 21 - Jun 23

Fridays 12:30 - 1:30pm REGISTER €90 10 weeks


On-Line Classes with Zoom

Apr 21 - Jun 23

Fridays 11:00am - 12:00pm REGISTER Free

Dance Theatre Ireland (DTI) in association with Move4Parkinson’s offer these modern dance classes for People with Parkinson’s, their families and care-partners.  Focusing on musicality, rhythm, expression, connection, and joy, this 1 hour “do as you are able” activity promotes freedom of movement and creativity.   DTI is part of the Dance for PD membership programme, a dance programme which is proven to improve physical and emotional well-being for people with Parkinson’s in over 100 communities around the world.


The “Dancing Well With Parkinson’s” project is kindly supported by HSE National Lottery Funds.
Click
Here for further information about
Move4Parkinson’s
, a locally based resource organisaition for People with Parkinsons and their families, providing information and support to help improve their quality of life.

For further information Telephone 01 280 3455 |PHOTOS|VIDEO

Water Crane Dance at DTI for World Parkinson’s Congress Kyoto 2019

Movement to Music Inclusive of People with Dementia

an activity of HSE Living Well with Dementia CHO6

Live In-Person Classes continue.

Wednesdays 1:45 - 3:15pm

Holy Family Parish Hall, Kill Avenue, Dun Laoghaire

This “live in person” gentle dance class is inclusive of people with Dementia and their family / care-partners.  Focusing on musicality, rhythm and expression, this 1 hour “do as you are able” activity promotes joyful well-being for everyone.  DTI is part of the HSE Living Well with Dementia CHO 6 programme, a community-based project that supports people wth dementia to continue to live at home and participate in their own community. Venue is Holy Family Parish Hall, Kill Avenue, Dun Laoghaire.

To Register  contact Mary Spain 086 0418450 mspain@livingwellwithdementia.ie

RTE Claire Byrne Live Special Report Featuring Anna Geary visiting a LWwD dance class

Robert Connor speaking about Dance and Dementia on RTE Claire Byrne Live

Article on Dancing Well with Dementia by Alan O'Keefe | Sunday Independent | February 2018

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Vintage Youth - DTI Seniors Performance Ensemble

"STILL HERE " Performances

DLR LexIcon Studio Theatre

Saturday, December 10, 2022, 3:00pm and 4:30pm

PHOTOS Rehearsals | PHOTOS Performance

"STILL HERE " Short Film VIDEO

Vintage Youth reflect on their experience through the Covid pandemic, their connection with Nature, and how they sustained.  Supported by the Arts Council and DLR County Countcil.

Outdoor Performances  International Day of Older Persons

Saturday Oct 1st  PHOTOS

For Further information: contact us here.

Vintage Youth is DTI's Seniors Dance Ensemble formed by participants in Dance Theatre of Ireland’s Well-Dance for Seniors classes. They perform in Theatres and for Special Events.

‘Wisdom Moves’ reflects on significant experiences, touchstone moments and insights on life and living. Recently, Vintage Youth members also performed with members of Dublin Youth Dance Company to present 'The River of Now' at their 2019 dlr LexIcon performances. DTI Artistic Directors Robert Connor and Loretta Yurick choreograph and collaboratively direct the group.

Photos and Videos below. Supported by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, The Arts Council & The Ireland Funds.

For Information please contact 01 280 3455 or  Email  info(at)dancetheatreireland.com

Past Vintage Youth Performances

2020/2021

Vintage Youth 2020/21 online Peformance Jerusalema Jam

2019

Vintage Youth Wisdom Moves Performance Nov 2019 | PHOTOS | TRAILER | FULL LENGTH

Vintage Youth & DYD The River of Now, Nov 2019 | PHOTOS | VIDEO

2018

Vintage Youth It's Time We Dance, Performance, Dec 2018 | PHOTOS | TRAILER | FULL LENGTH

Vintage Youth Performance, DTI Centre for Dance May 2018 | PHOTOS

Vintage Youth Performance, Sonas APC National Dementia Conference

2017

Vintage Youth It's About Time, Performance, DLR LexIcon, Nov 18 Matinees

Rehearsals 2017 photos | Performances 2017 photos

Vintage Youth May 2017 Performance VIDEO | Nov 2017 Performance VIDEO

2015

Vintage Youth, Performance PHOTOS, DLR LexIcon 2015 >>

VIDEO - Vintage Youth Performance at dlr LexIcon 2015 >>

Vintage Youth 2014 DTI Seniors Performance Group rehearsal PHOTOS>>

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