Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization

Healing Arts is a global campaign by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organization

Movement speaks seniors and families

Movement Speaks: Dance Workshop for Older Adults & Families

Wednesday 24 September 2025 | 3PM 450 W 126th Street, New York, NY, 10027

Exercise your creativity muscles over an afternoon of fun and celebration for seniors and families!

About this Event

Join Dances for a Variable Population  in Harlem on September 24th for a special workshop open to seniors and families—a celebration of community through the body and movement! This Movement Speaks® workshop kicks off with a performance by legendary dancer Myna Majors and performers from the ARC XVI: A Philip Randolph Senior Center. Myna will then be facilitating a workshop that includes mobility exercises, light strength building and a creative group dance for everyone. Exercise your creativity muscles and join us for an
afternoon of fun and celebration!

Questions? Email [email protected]

About Dances for a Variable Population

Dances for a Variable Population (DVP) is a multi-generational dance company and educational organization dedicated to promoting strong, creative movement for older adults of all abilities. Through dance, we empower individuals to build creativity, improve physical and mental well-being, strengthen social connections, and enhance their overall quality of life. By offering free and accessible classes, workshops, and performances, DVP fosters community engagement while creating vibrant, theatrical dance experiences that bring together professional dancers and older adults in dynamic, intergenerational collaboration.

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