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Dance and the Aging--Beyond the Porch, Beneath the Lights: Outlets for Self-Expression in the Aging.
Talty, Joan K. – 1989
Dancing is not only a means to insure the activity and involvement of growing numbers of seniors, it is also a viable choice for the stimulation of health, self-worth, belonging, and joy in aging. Two successful programs in southeastern Connecticut and one in Washington, D.C. illustrate the effectiveness of dancing for the aging. Each program is…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Cultural Activities, Dance, Dance Therapy
