Page 3 - February 2023 Newsletter

12. Builds confidence. Dance can make you
better physically, mentally, emotionally, and
socially. With all that going for you, you are
bound to feel more confident about yourself
and the world around you.

Getting Started

Before beginning there are a few things to
do:

 Visit your physician
 Do warmups and stretches before any
physical activity
 Eat well to fuel your body
 Stay hydrated
of the various dances.
 Listen to your body. Go at your own pace.
 Wear appropriate well-fitting shoes There are dance fitness routines designed for seniors.
 Don’t be intimidated
Seniors can participate in many forms of dance. For And ballet exercises for seniors.
example, line dancing is popular with seniors. Each
line dance is choreographed to a specific song, and Or maybe you would like to try tap dancing?
incorporates moves that become the dance routine.
Whatever you decide, enjoy the benefits of dance and
There are basic line dance steps that are used in many have fun!

Amber Lights Resident

Gail Alexander

in dance class at one

of the many dance

schools in Modesto.

This is what Gail has to say:

Why Choose Ballet?

“We all need daily exercise, as well as good nutrition and sufficient rest. I chose to exercise in the

elegant and artistic form of ballet. It is a weight-bearing form of exercise which strengthens
muscles, promotes healthy bones and burns calories. As our balance improves physically, it also
improves mentally because it triggers endorphins that improve functions of the brain that helps us

think clearly. Ballet can reduce symptoms of depression, arthritis and diabetes. Luckily, this is what
helps me in curing my diabetes.” —Gail Alexander, January, 2023