<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class="">Hi all,<div class="">I know that ONS dances are not always the preferred topic with this list, but I have a particular challenge that I need help with and I am hoping some of you might have inspired thoughts.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">I will, for the second time, be calling a dance at a senior residential community that will bring together a range of seniors in wheelchairs, seniors with a range of mobility issues, and able seniors eager to dance, combined with children from the daycare that serves staff of this community, meaning 2-3 year old youngsters and a few of their parents and staff. I understand that these events are really popular as the seniors very much enjoy watching and interacting with the small children of their caregivers.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">The last time I did this I cobbled together a combination of simple dances like Chimes of Dunkirk and Low Backed Car. A few eager folks (mostly staff) danced and most of the senior citizens sat around the outside in a circle, sometimes shaking tambourines and waving scarves. The toddlers joined in the dancing a bit, but also did a lot of running around the edges. At one point we made a parade with all the instruments, which was quite successful.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">I would welcome any insights you might have about how to nurture a fun and successful event in this situation. I call a lot of children and family dances - it’s really my favorite thing to call - but I found this particular combination quite challenging last time. </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">A few details: I don’t know how many people will be there - it’s drop-in. It will be outside on the grass under a tent. The wee ones will be getting picked up by their parents intermittently throughout the event. </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">I’ll take whatever you’ve got!!</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Thanks,</div><div class="">Delia Clark</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><div apple-content-edited="true" class=""><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0px;"><div class=""><div class=""><>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Delia Clark</div><div class="">PO Box 45</div><div class="">Taftsville, VT 05073</div><div class="">Office/mobile: +1-802-457-2075</div><div class=""><a href="mailto:deliaclark8@gmail.com" class="">deliaclark8@gmail.com</a></div><div class=""><a href="http://www.deliaclarkconfluence.com" class="">www.deliaclarkconfluence.com</a></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div></div><div class=""><br class=""></div></span><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline">
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