Connect with older adults across the country during hour-long, participatory, and inclusive Arts for the Aging virtual workshops led by a multi-disciplinary faculty of teaching artists. Spark imagination and memory, lift spirits, and create social bonds integral to happiness, vitality, and good health in these Creative Aging Virtual Programs.

Programs include music, creative movement, poetry, theater, visual art, and more. All workshops are closed captioned.

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Teaching Artist: Nancy Havlik
Theme: Movement

Arts for the Aging teaching artist and choreographer Nancy Havlik presents Dancing Our Stories, an interactive dance, music, and movement workshop for older adults with all ranges of ability and mobility. This workshop is adaptable to seated or standing movements depending on the needs of the participants. Nancy will introduce elements of choreography that she will explore collaboratively with participants. This activity will culminate in a final group dance performed with music. Participants will be encouraged to find their own dance moves and share and celebrate their dances with each other in a fun, lighthearted session.

Call in: (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 885 0756 7719

Teaching Artist: Sandra Roachford
Theme: Movement

Arts for the Aging Teaching Artist Sandra Roachford encourages you to be Free to Move and take a break from your daily routine in this spirited workshop. Participants may gather props and objects from home such as scarves, handkerchiefs, or a small ball to enhance the experience. Seated or standing older adults and caregivers work together to create free form dances inspired by discussions that connect to thoughts, emotions, and memories. Classical music and Big Band selections promote an atmosphere for reminiscence and ease of movement. Music selections and movement activities can be customized for each individual group.

Call in: (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 885 0756 7719

Teaching Artist: Sloka Iyengar
Theme: Movement

Arts for the Aging Teaching Artist Sloka Iyengar, a neuroscientist and dancer, connects movement and imagination with Bharatanatyam. “Bha” stands for “bhava” (emotion), “ra” for “raga” (melody), and “ta” for “tala” (rhythm). The word “Natyam” means dance or a performing art. This classical Indian dance form originated in the temples of South India more than 2,000 years ago, and entails storytelling with hand gestures and facial expressions. Participants will use observation and visualization to travel through a dreamscape in their mind and body. All of the techniques Sloka will explore can be done seated on a chair, standing up, or even just with your hands! Find the joy of expression, movement, music, and storytelling in Bharatanatyam. All activities are adaptable to all abilities.

Call in: (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 885 0756 7719

Teaching Artist: Miles Spicer
Theme: Music

Arts for the Aging Teaching Artist Miles Spicer reconnects people to music they love in More than the Blues. This interactive workshop features Miles playing acoustic guitar and leading participants in group singing, call and response, and more. Musical genres featured vary by audience and may include Blues, Jazz, Rock and Roll, and popular requests. Learn more about the history of the music presented and join in the fun!

Call in: (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 885 0756 7719

Teaching Artist: Casey Catherine Moore
Theme: Poetry

Delve into the world of poetic expression and find your unique voice through engaging with poetry analysis and crafting your poetic creations. This immersive workshop with Arts for the Aging Teaching Artist Casey Catherine Moore is designed to ignite your creativity, refine your skills, and help you craft evocative poems that resonate with your experiences and emotions. Through guided exercises, insightful discussions, and constructive feedback, you’ll journey through various forms and styles, unlocking the power of language to convey the essence of your thoughts and feelings.

Call in: (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 885 0756 7719

Teaching Artist: Laura Quiroga
Theme: Movement

Join Arts for the Aging Teaching Artist Laura Quiroga in a theater and movement workshop experience. Create magical moments together through the use of theater games, acting, and movement activities. Organically develop the necessary balance to continue to grow physically, mentally, and emotionally. This multilingual program explores how movement is universal and the rhythms of our bodies tell stories and share our emotions with others. Laura is conversant in Spanish, English, Italian, and French and engages participants in activities that do not need a common language to connect all in collective and elemental moments. “You can talk with your body/ you can dance with your soul.”

Call in: (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 885 0756 7719

Teaching Artist: Marcie Wolf-Hubbard
Theme: Visual Art

Arts for the Aging Teaching Artist Marcie Wolf-Hubbard guides participants through the process of examining the connections between art and nature in The Shape of Things. This interactive live workshop via Zoom and other platforms explores the process of still-life drawing. Participants bring their own paper, pencils, and objects from their home or found in nature to sketch. Marcie provides encouragement and immediate feedback to create a supportive, social experience. This workshop is suitable for caregivers and older adults with the hand strength to grip a pencil comfortably.

Call in: (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 885 0756 7719