OSHER 214 - Tanner Dance for Osher Members: Tap Dancing

This course is designed for dancers and non-dancers age fifty or better who are interested in movement and dance as a restorative activity. We will explore the possibilities of dance in protection against Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Studies have shown that dance above all other tested behaviors protects against the ravages of brain disease. This class will be an approach to movement that maximizes cognitive involvement. Not only that, it will be fun and creative. Explore movement in terms of technique, style, energy, time, and space. Wear comfortable clothes that allow free movement and shoes such as athletic shoes or dance sneakers that provide support and allow for flexibility.