Celebration: Mind-Body Dance Connections

Celebration: Mind-Body Dance Connections

In May of 2025, as part of The Memory Tree, we were funded by the "I'm Still Here Foundation" for a project for seniors experiencing early-stage Alzheimer’s disease who live in Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) in New York City. This program was the first to systematically use Bharatanatyam in those with dementia. I worked with art therapist Mary Safai to present 8 sessions, at the end of which, we had a party! Flyers for the program and party below; also included is an image from the party (PC: Elizabeth Fine).