Many thanks to all of you who offered helpful suggestions. I am now more confident I can help these folks create some joy. I’ll also check in with those recommended Facebook groups to see if there are other good ideas.
On Sat, Oct 7, 2023 at 9:37 PM Bree Kalb <breek...@gmail.com> wrote: > I've been asked if I will teach/lead a one hour long 'contra dance' at a > day program for young adults with a variety of physical and cognitive > disabilities. (The staff probably would be happy for me to do more than one > session, but I'm not willing to commit to that. At Least not now.) > > My usual repertoire for a wedding or party of non-dancers seems tricky for > many of the clients--especially those who are uncomfortable being touched. > I did a similar event about 10 years ago--at a different program-- and it > didn't seem many of them had a good time. > > I'd like to figure out a way to make it fun for this group. > > I have a couple of ideas and am looking for more. Have you ever led a > dance/music event with a similar population? > > I'd appreciate any advice/suggestions. > > Bree Kalb > Carrboro NC > > > > > >
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