Steps in Time

10/22/2021

Always down for a disco party :)

10/20/2021

Compass Dance Party!!

10/19/2021

We love dancing at Bridges by EPOCH of Andover!!

10/14/2021

Always a great time dancing at Allerton House at Central Park - thanks for having us!!

02/25/2021

Our favorite thing to pair with music is dance! Combined, the two are magical!

Numerous studies conducted over the last decade prove what most of us know instinctively – music can have an incredibly positive impact on the quality of life for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease. Music that is familiar to individuals with dementia can have a profound effect on their ...

02/18/2021

We are so lucky to be a part of this cohort - welcome and congratulations to the new recipients!
https://www.nefa.org/news/rddi-new-england-now-artist-cohort-looks-future-dance-region?

It is with great pleasure that we announce the artist cohort for Regional Dance Development Initiative (RDDI): New England Now. In a time of continued duress for the arts in America, NEFA’s National Dance Project (NDP) is grateful to be focusing on abundance, health, and collectively building a fu...

02/11/2021

"Musical rhythms stimulate certain areas of the brain often known as our 'rewards centers.' These regions are associated with the chemical dopamine, which affects happiness and well-being as well as movement and thinking. Dancing also stimulates the motor and sensory circuits in the brain. These benefits combined offer older adults a unique brain activation they might not get from the gym"

It's never too late to start dancing! Want to dance with me? Message me about bookings.

Exercise is vital to healthy living as we age, and dancing can help seniors in a variety of ways. From improving muscle tone and strength to social interaction and reducing dementia risk, dancing can help seniors live independently longer and with a higher quality of life.

02/08/2021

3 years ago I received a beautiful card from the dancers of Rainbow Adult Day Health in Quincy with an illustration by Zebiao Fu.

I've connected with so many communities over the years and I'm eager to connect with more - message me if you're interested in booking Steps in Time to visit your community!

02/01/2021

"I think there's a misconception when we say 'Ballroom Dancing'. We think about the look of the competition. But it's all based on something that was originally done in the streets or at parties"

A few years ago I had the opportunity to chat with R.J. Donovan. Dance is for everybody and every body!

We love learning new dance steps when the Dancin' Man aka Michael Winward visits us at Plymouth Crossings!

10/27/2020

http://www.artist2artist.org/online-classes-livestream/

Join instructor Michael Winward for this beginner-level ballroom dance workshop. Michael takes a gender-neutral approach, teaching routines that include the leader and follower roles of each dance style. No partner is necessary to attend. This workshop is designed for solo participants dancing in their living spaces. It will include a brief history, acknowledging the origins of each dance style: Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Cha-cha, Rumba, and East Coast Swing. Michael is an independent dance artist, based in Boston. He is the founding director of Steps in Time®, an adaptive ballroom dance program serving assisted living and memory care communities in and around Greater Boston. He is the co-producer of Dancing Queerly, an annual festival of performances, workshops, discussions and social dance gatherings by and for the LGBTQ+ community.

This 8-week series will be held Tuesday mornings from 10:00-11:00 am ET, from November 3 through December 22, 2020.

Suggested donations: $10 per class, or $75 for the entire 8-week series. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

09/15/2020

Always fun dancing at Bridges by EPOCH!