40 South Portage Street
BrainDance is an excellent full-body and brain warm-up that can be practiced by people of all ages and levels of ability. Developed by Anne Green Gilbert of the Creative Dance Center, BrainDance sequences eight fundamental movement patterns of early human development. Practicing BrainDance weekly or daily can help rewire and enhance connections within the sensory-motor system.
Program Description
In this 45-minute program, Buffalo-based teaching artist Benjamin Berry will share his BrainDance knowledge in a fully accessible environment geared towards elders and adults with limited mobility. Benjamin will guide participants through multiple iterations of the exercises (including seated variations for all movements), educate them about the many benefits of the BrainDance, and share resources for them so that they may continue enjoying and exploring BrainDance in their daily life.
Benefits of Circus for Elders/the Why
-low impact cardio exercise
-enhances core support and alignment
-increased range of motion
-improves gross motor control
-boosts working memory
-reduces stress