Awarded a grant by I'm Still Here Foundation  I am so excited to announce that as part of The Memory Tree, my project has been awarded an "Innovation Grant" from the I'm Still Here Foundation. This work titled "Activating the Mind-Body Connection with Eastern Dance & Art" will engage seniors experiencing early-stage Alzheimer’s disease who live at two Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs): Morningside Gardens in Harlem and River Terrace in Washington Heights.
At each project site, we will provide two 90-minute sessions per month, including an introduction to Bharatanatyam and a culminating event featuring a performance by participants and an exhibit of their artwork. Following 45 minutes focused on dance, participants will engage in a 45-minute session of visual artmaking, creating hand sculptures and other pieces reflecting their dance movements. At each project site, we will provide two 90-minute sessions per month, including an introduction to Bharatanatyam and a culminating event featuring a performance by participants and an exhibit of their artwork. Following 45 minutes focused on dance, participants will engage in a 45-minute session of visual artmaking, creating hand sculptures and other pieces reflecting their dance movements. "I'm Still Here Foundation (ISH) empowers individuals living with dementia to thrive through advocacy and programs that foster connections in arts, culture, and community."
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