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AileyDance for Active Aging

AileyDance for Active Aging program at Hamilton Older Adult Center, NYC

AileyDance for Active Aging workshop at Hamilton Older Adult Center, NYC Photo by Cara Buchanan

AileyDance for Active Aging program at Rodney Kirk Center, NYC

AileyDance for Active Aging workshop at Rodney Kirk Center, NYC Photo by Max Guliani

AileyDance for Active Aging program at Hamilton Older Adult Center, NYC

AileyDance for Active Aging workshop at Hamilton Older Adult Center, NYC Photo by Cara Buchanan

AileyDance for Active Aging program at Rodney Kirk Center, NYC

AileyDance for Active Aging workshop at Rodney Kirk Center, NYC Photo by Max Guliani

An elderly woman with a name tag reading Madeline is smiling and dancing with two leaders wearing red shirts that say Flam Riley. One leader's name tag reads Aaron. They are all laughing and enjoying the moment. Other participants are seated in the background.

AileyDance for Active Aging Workshop with Participants in the NYU Family Support Program Photo by Nicole Tintle

Group of people dancing with arms raised in a bright room. Participants include seniors and younger individuals, all following the movements of leaders in red shirts. The leaders' shirts say Flam Riley, and one leader's name tag reads Aaron. Everyone is engaged and enjoying the activity.

AileyDance for Active Aging Workshop with Participants in the NYU Family Support Program Photo by Nicole Tintle

Group of people dancing with arms raised in a bright room. Two men in the foreground, wearing matching red shirts that say Flam Riley, lead the group. One man’s name tag reads Aaron. Participants of various ages and backgrounds follow their movements, smiling and enjoying the activity. A piano is visible in the background.

AileyDance for Active Aging Workshop with Participants in the NYU Family Support Program Photo by Nicole Tintle

Group of people dancing in a bright room. An elderly woman with white hair and glasses, wearing a black outfit and scarf, is holding hands with a younger woman in a gray shirt and jeans. The young woman's name tag reads Maria. Other participants, including a woman with a name tag reading Guadalupe, are visible in the background, all smiling and dancing.

AileyDance for Active Aging Workshop with Participants in the NYU Family Support Program Photo by Nicole Tintle

Seniors participating in an intergenerational dance party with the NYU Family Support Program. An elderly woman in the foreground, wearing glasses and a dark top, raises her arms with a focused expression. Other participants, including a man and woman in the background, are also engaged in the dance. The room is lively and filled with energy.

AileyDance for Active Aging Workshop with Participants in the NYU Family Support Program Photo by Nicole Tintle

Seniors participating in an intergenerational dance party with the NYU Family Support Program. A man named Norman, identified by his name tag, dances in the foreground, while other participants, including women named Reba and Shirley, smile and clap in the background. The room is bright and filled with natural light.

AileyDance for Active Aging Workshop with Participants in the NYU Family Support Program Photo by Nicole Tintle

Seniors in a seated dance class at Carnegie East, raising their arms in unison. An instructor in a purple Ailey T-shirt leads the class from the front. The room is well-lit with large windows, and several participants use walkers or are seated in chairs.

AileyDance for Active Aging at Carnegie East Photo by Nicole Tintle

Seniors participating in a seated dance class at Carnegie East, raising their arms and smiling. Some participants are standing while others remain seated, all engaging in the movements. The room has a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

AileyDance for Active Aging at Carnegie East Photo by Nicole Tintle

Seniors participating in a lively dance class at Penn South, led by an instructor in a purple Ailey T-shirt and colorful skirt, and another instructor in an orange Alvin Ailey hoodie and camo pants. The participants are smiling and engaged in dance movements, with some attendees watching from their seats. The room is brightly lit with overhead lighting.

AileyDance for Active Aging Percussion Lecture Demonstration at Penn South Photo by Nicole Tintle

A group of seniors participating in a dance class at Penn South, led by an instructor in a purple Ailey T-shirt and colorful skirt. The seniors are smiling and actively engaged in the dance movements. The room is bright with overhead lighting, and some attendees are seated, watching the demonstration.

AileyDance for Active Aging Percussion Lecture Demonstration at Penn South Photo by Nicole Tintle

Past Participants

Organizations that have hosted an AileyDance for Active Aging program in the New York City metropolitan area.
AileyDance for Active Aging program at Rodney Kirk Center, NYC

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SPONSORS

AileyDance for Active Aging (50+) curriculum was developed with support from AARP. 

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This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. 

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Additional support for the AileyDance for Active Aging program has been provided by the Manhattan Borough President’s Office in partnership with the Department for the Aging.