My Photo

About

Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner

Archives

More...

Recent Comments

Blog powered by Typepad

Upcoming Programs

« Favorite Dance Movement Therapy Quotes from Laurel Bridges | Main | Intergenerational modern dance improves well-being | Alzheimer's Disease International »

September 21, 2012

Video: Geriatric gymnast impresses crowd at German competition - Telegraph

Displaying balance, strength and flexiblity that would be the envy of someone a quarter her age, Quaas's floor routine included a handstand forward roll, cartwheel, backward roll and headstand while on the bars she performed a full planche, holding her body taught and parallel to the ground.

via www.telegraph.co.uk

Gymnast Johanna Quaas, 86 has quite a strong center. Wow! Thanks for sharing this with me, Ricki Thompson.

Posted by at 01:16 PM |

Comments

Octaband

  • Octabandnofaces
    The Octaband™ is a fun, interactive tool which promotes individuality and group cohesion through movement for people of all ages and abilities. As a dance/movement therapist, Donna Newman-Bluestein was motivated to design the Octaband to stimulate movement in the elderly with dementia. The stretchy material, bright colors, and innovative design stimulate self-expression, spontaneity, and awareness of others. The center circle provides a strong visual focus, and the 5 1/2" hem at the end of each arm allows those with limited grasping ability to participate. Go to www.octaband.com to learn more.

Categories

Recent Posts