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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