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An intergenerational creative dance program for children and frail older adults
Author(s)Irene E Rossberg-Gempton, Gary D Poole
Journal titleGerontology & Geriatrics Education, vol 20, no 2, 1999
Pagespp 49-68
Sourcehttp://www.tandfonline.com
KeywordsDancing ; Older people ; Children ; United States of America.
AnnotationIn this article, an intergenerational dance programme involving 21 children and 15 older adults is described. Such programmes can have a positive impact across psychomotor and cognitive domains. Information is provided for those interested in establishing an intergenerational dance programme, including warm-up exercises, limitations and adaptations of participants, specific movement skill combinations, and relaxation/cool down exercises. Recommendations regarding teaching methods, processes and programme duration are also presented. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-000229225 A
ClassmarkHNA: B: SBC: 7T

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