Creative Learning Dance Project, 2026

Engaging Older Adults through Contemporary Dance

September 25 - December 12, 2026

Engaging Older Adults through Contemporary Dance is a series of movement arts sessions that adapts traditional dance techniques to make them accessible for older adults, nurtures and expands upon these individuals’ existing capabilities, provides a human connection through arts-based activities, and cultivates joy through public performance.

This program is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis.

Who should sign up: Older Adults, ages 50 and over. All Abilities are welcome to join. No prior formal dance training is required to participate. Those new to dance are especially encouraged to participate!

2 weekly sections to choose from:

• Fridays, 10 - 11:30 AM, September 25 - December 11, 2026. Enrollment limit: 15 individuals.

• Saturdays, 12:00 - 1:30 PM, September 26 - December 12, 2026. Enrollment limit: 15 individuals.

Note: there will be no classes during the weeks of Halloween and Thanksgiving,

Location: Manhattan Plaza Health Club Conference Room, 482 West 43rd St., (at 10th Ave), Ground Floor, Midtown West Manhattan

Cost: Free. Any donations to KMA are greatly appreciated. Online donations of general support may be made clicking this link.

Other Project Details: each section will meet for 10 contact sessions. The final session will be a public presentation at which participants will demonstrate the dance skills they’ve learned and the choreography they helped create. Family, friends, and KMA supporters will be invited. While participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, attending on a drop-in basis is allowed. Please check KMA’s calendar to see the dates of each contact session and the final presentation. Ages 50 and over are welcome.

Registration Process: Choose your preferred section - Fridays or Saturdays. In the registration form, you can book spots for each class date you will be attending by changing the “0” to a “1”. Signing up for all class dates is not required (though highly recommended). Choose your section by clicking one of these:

Liability waiver: First time students to Keoni Movement Arts, please sign our online waiver form here.

Questions? Please contact us directly at info@keonimovementarts.org.

Major support for this project was provided by a re-grant program administered by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council with funding from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts. Additional support provided by our generous donors. Become a donor by clicking here.