The Dances

Simple Things

Choreography: Audrey Madison
Music: Minnie Riperton
Dancers: Audrey Madison & Jeana Musacchio

Move with an Attitude of Joy

Choreography: Audrey Madison
Music: Doc Severinsen (“Night Train”) and Jon Batiste (“Freedom”)

We are grateful for every breath. We exercise to care for our bodies as we acknowledge the physical changes of growing older. We are inspired to dance with the energy of our experiences, even as we may age differently. We appreciate rejuvenation and fun in this moment of our lives. We thankfully move with an attitude of joy.

* Grants Tomb only

Connections

Choreography: Marnie Thomas Wood & Ellen Graff
Music: Simon and Garfunkel, (“Sound of Silence'“) instrumental; Sam Bohyeon saxophonist (YouTube)
Dancers: Marnie Thomas Wood (special guest artist), Ellen Graff (special guest artist), Casie McManus, Jill Rosenbloom, Joyce Steinglass, Irit Schwager, Kay Chapin, Jane Rubinsky, Antonia Daly, Lorraine Owens

Aging can bring isolation. In this dance we explore ways that movement connects us to new friends and to the larger community.

Sustenance

Choreography: Sandra Rivera
Music: Ravel's Bolero

Drawing from different elements of flamenco dance and the steady beat of Ravel's Bolero channels us to rise to the occasion even in the midst of difficult times.

A  steady beat becomes a communal expression as the dancing body literally moves from a place of stagnation channeling the body to respond and become physically balanced with the healthy ability that happens through an emotional dance expression.

YENVALOU

Choreography: Anthony Howell
Dancers: Patrick Johnson, Brenda Jones, Raeann Bessellieu, Marlena Bassis, Sandra Frasier, Roseann Phillps, Sue-Wan Sun, Patricia McKenzie (assistant to Tony Howell), Tony Howell ( special guest artist), James Sullivan

White represents purity and cleanliness. As per the theme Yenvalou is a dance done at Vodou ceremonies in Haiti. The dance is a healing perspective of many cultures. As for the piece we are performing; we lift those who have been infected with COVID and all who have passed on to the other side of Glory. Amen.

How I Learned to Be Here Now, or Virtual is not a Virtue

Choreography: Marnie Thomas Wood & Ellen Graff
Music: Maple Leaf Rag (YouTube)
Dancers: Marnie Thomas Wood (special guest artist), Ellen Graff (special guest artist)

In the modern world of the internet anything is possible virtually. Or is it? In this dance we take a playful look at the limits of virtual communication.

MORNING

Choreography: Naomi Goldberg Haas
Music: Leszek Mozdzer 

Take stock of how you feel each day, what is moving easily, where you are limber, what is responsive, where you feel tight, WHO YOU ARE at this moment, TODAY

Use it, don’t lose it! Get Involved!

Choreography: Myna Majors

Use your voice, to speak up and speak Out. Let your voice be the best advocate for your medical needs and issues. The Life that you Save, May Be Your Own! Empowerment!