Dancing 4 Ever!
A Dance Community for Dancers and Dance enthusiasts over 50!!
Founded by Michelle Ava (M.A.) and co-directed by Rima Faber (Ph.D.), Dancing 4 Ever! is a community of dancers, dance educators, and enthusiast over 50 who acknowledge and embrace the beauty, grace, knowledge and experiences of the maturing mover.
Our community will:
1. Give voice and expression to a community of dancers, choreographers, dance educators, and dance enthusiasts over 50 through shared stories, experiences, and dance.
2. Develop archival projects to preserve the rich dance history of the Washington DC area
3. Organize workshops and seminars that will empower the maturing dancer
4. Create performances which include older adult performers and choreographers
D4E has produced archival historical video interviews and sponsored master classes of the following DC artists and educators: Maida Wither, Alvin Mayes, Nancy Havlick, Michelle Ava, Rima Faber, George Jackson and more.
Programs:"On Your Feet or In Your Seat"Michelle's "On Your Feet Or In Your Seat" Senior Dance Fitness and Yoga programs are offered at senior living residential facilities as well as at community centers, private studios, conferences, retreats and schools. Each program is customized to suit the participants’ needs.
Brighton Gardens (Bethesda, Maryland)
Imperial Club (Hallendale, Florida)
IONA house (WDC)
Suburban Hospital (Bethesda, Maryland)
Washington Hospital Center (WDC)
QUOTES from Senior Students:
"I always wanted to dance. When I was younger, when ever I had the chance, I would stand in front of a mirror, turn on the radio and just ‘do my thing’… shake, sway and just have fun moving my body. I have not done that in years until I took Michelle's class. I felt young and agile again.”
“I love when she plays the oldies music, and have fun tapping my feet to the drum beat too! It is a fun and joyous day whenever she teaches class. My body and mind are clearer... I am foot loose and fancy free.”
"I like when Michelle asks us to listen to the music and then for us to be expressive in our body, move to the rhythms and then relax with gentle breathing yoga exercises. I am refreshed after class."
Founded by Michelle Ava (M.A.) and co-directed by Rima Faber (Ph.D.), Dancing 4 Ever! is a community of dancers, dance educators, and enthusiast over 50 who acknowledge and embrace the beauty, grace, knowledge and experiences of the maturing mover.
Our community will:
1. Give voice and expression to a community of dancers, choreographers, dance educators, and dance enthusiasts over 50 through shared stories, experiences, and dance.
2. Develop archival projects to preserve the rich dance history of the Washington DC area
3. Organize workshops and seminars that will empower the maturing dancer
4. Create performances which include older adult performers and choreographers
D4E has produced archival historical video interviews and sponsored master classes of the following DC artists and educators: Maida Wither, Alvin Mayes, Nancy Havlick, Michelle Ava, Rima Faber, George Jackson and more.
Programs:"On Your Feet or In Your Seat"Michelle's "On Your Feet Or In Your Seat" Senior Dance Fitness and Yoga programs are offered at senior living residential facilities as well as at community centers, private studios, conferences, retreats and schools. Each program is customized to suit the participants’ needs.
- Balance, Coordination, Flexibility, Interpretive Dance, Musicality, Creativity and simply the JOY of moving are emphasized in all classes.
- Students have the opportunity to interact and dance with other participants, developing a strong sense of community and self confidence.
- In addition to designing and developing several Senior Dance programs in dance arts organizations, Michelle has offered her programs at:
Brighton Gardens (Bethesda, Maryland)
Imperial Club (Hallendale, Florida)
IONA house (WDC)
Suburban Hospital (Bethesda, Maryland)
Washington Hospital Center (WDC)
QUOTES from Senior Students:
"I always wanted to dance. When I was younger, when ever I had the chance, I would stand in front of a mirror, turn on the radio and just ‘do my thing’… shake, sway and just have fun moving my body. I have not done that in years until I took Michelle's class. I felt young and agile again.”
“I love when she plays the oldies music, and have fun tapping my feet to the drum beat too! It is a fun and joyous day whenever she teaches class. My body and mind are clearer... I am foot loose and fancy free.”
"I like when Michelle asks us to listen to the music and then for us to be expressive in our body, move to the rhythms and then relax with gentle breathing yoga exercises. I am refreshed after class."
