Get the physical and mental benefits of tap dance in a safe, seated environment.
Chair Tap Dance for Seniors is specifically designed for older adults to not only learn basic tap steps and dances, but to also exercise the mind and body while having a lot of fun!
Why Chair Tap Dance?
Many older adults know they need to exercise and may have loved to dance in the past or wanted to learn, but now may have physical limitations or fear of falling.
I’ve been a dance instructor for over 30 years, but mostly for children and teenagers. A couple of years ago, I came across a 21-year study by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine about how beneficial dance is for older adults. Turns out, it’s not only a great physical workout, but it’s one of the best cognitive exercises out there. So, I approached senior living communities in my area about teaching tap dance, but what I found is that they all wanted chair classes.
I started teaching Chair Tap lessons in my area and it has been very successful. My students not only love learning tap dance, but also tell me they feel physically stronger, especially in their legs and core. Even though we are sitting, they say that when walking, they feel more steady on their feet and have improved balance. This is due to building core strength.Â
Students have also reported that they are experiencing mental benefits such as quicker reaction time and improved memory recall.Â
For these reasons and more, I have created an online course to reach as many people as possible.Â
Through this course, seniors have access to tap dance lessons that will help them cognitively and physically, as well as bring them joy.
Introducing...Chair Tap Dance for Seniors
Chair Tap Dance for Seniors is crafted for older adults, combining the joy of learning basic tap steps and dances with the benefits of mental and physical exercise.
The Chair Tap Journey
MODULE 1:
Benefits and Info
You will learn about the cognitive, physical, and mental benefits of learning tap for seniors with some recent studies to back up those claims. I will explain the best way to navigate the course to ensure success. In additon, you will discover different options for tap shoes or tap shoe covers, as well as a portable tap floor for those who are worried about tapping on the floor in their home.
MODULE 2:
Warmups
This will include 5 songs between 2 and 4 minutes long to lightly stretch head to toe and get moving and warmed up.  This will raise your heart rate and increase blood flow to the muscles, which delivers oxygen and nutrients needed for energy production. This will help you maintain cardiovascular health and endurance during exercise. Warming up also gradually increases muscle temperature, which improves muscle elasticity and contraction efficiency. This can lead to better performance during exercise and reduced fatigue.
MODULE 3:
Your Tap Steps and Dances
In this module, you will learn 22 tap steps, 3 or 4 at a time, and then you will learn a dance using the steps taught in that lesson. By the end of this module, you will have mastered the basic tap dance steps, completed 8 choreographed dances, and be able to apply this knowledge to any music or song of your choice!
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MODULE 4:
Practice Makes Perfect
Here you will incorporate the tap steps you previously learned in 10 more dances that will help tone your body and sharpen your mind. Learning the dances will not only be a lot of fun, the benefits will be physical, mental, and emotional!Â
MODULE 5:
Just Dance!
This last module is all the dances you learned in the previous lessons, but without explanation of steps or review. After you've mastered the steps, here you will be able to just dance! There are 28 dances in here, so you can do as many or as few as you want at a time. Make it a quick session or a longer workout for your brain and body!
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MODULE 6:Â Â BONUS #1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Get in Tip TAP Shape
In this module, you will use all those tap steps you learned in faster-paced dances to get your heart pumping, burn calories, and increase blood flow, contributing to overall health and well-being.
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MODULE 7:Â BONUS #2
Holiday Dances
Great for a fun holiday performance or just for yourself, you will incorporate some favorite moves into two festive dances for the season! If you'd like to do a performance, send me any questions or video for help with anything you might need. This can also be a fun activity to do together when family is visiting!
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Benefits of Dancing
Cognitive Benefits
- Enhances Brain Function: Engages visual perception, motor skills, and cognitive processing, stimulating multiple brain regions.
- Boosts Memory and Learning: Increases connectivity in memory-related brain areas and improves cognitive function, reversing brain aging in seniors.
Memory and Learning
- Improves Spatial Memory: Enhances the ability to remember object locations, crucial for older adults.
- Increases Cognitive Function: Learning dance routines boosts gray matter volume, improving attention and reaction time.
Mental Health
- Reduces Stress and Anxiety: Promotes the production of endorphins, enhancing mood and reducing anxiety.
- Enhances Self-Esteem: Improves body image and overall mental well-being.
Physical Health
- Improves Cardiovascular Fitness: Enhances aerobic capacity, leading to better endurance and overall fitness.
- Increases Strength and Flexibility: Strengthens muscles and improves flexibility, suitable for all fitness levels.
Social Interaction and Community
- Fosters Social Connections: Provides opportunities to meet new people and form social bonds.
- Encourages Cultural Awareness: Promotes understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures through different dance styles.
Everyone Can Do It
- Tap dance can be customized to everyone, no matter what age or skill level.
- For example, if tap dancing puts too much stress on your knees if you are mobile or even in a wheelchair, seated tap dancing is a perfect option to engage in this fun activity while still receiving the health benefits.
This summary is based on articles "Neuroscience And Dance | The Surprising Benefits Of Dance For Your Brain: Dance Reduces Stress" by Ercole Francesco Brancia and "Tap Dance Your Way To Better Health" by Healthy Aging.
Supporting Studies on the Benefits of Dance
Dance Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease
A systematic review published by Bentham Science Publishers analyzed 12 clinical trials involving 349 participants with Alzheimer's disease.
The findings highlighted significant benefits of dance therapy:
- Physical and Cognitive Improvements: Dance therapy enhanced both physical function and cognitive abilities.
- Psychological Well-being: Positive effects on psychological outcomes were noted.
- Quality of Life: Improvements or slowed decline in quality of life for patients and caregivers.
- Future Research: The need for more rigorous methodologies and detailed intervention descriptions was emphasized.
Dancing and Cognitive Acuity
A 21-year study by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, focused on the impact of recreational activities on dementia risk in seniors aged 75 and older. For the elderly, frequent dancing reduces dementia risk by 76%, making it the most effective activity for cognitive health.
Activities and Their Impact on Reducing Dementia Risk
Dancing
Crossword
puzzles
Reading
Playing golf
Credits
Study on Alzheimer's and Dance Therapy: Bentham Science Publishers
Study on Cognitive Benefits of Dancing: Richard Powers, New England Journal of Medicine
Bonus #1:Â Holiday Dances:Â
These are dances that can be performed in senior communities for an audience, for your family members, or just for holiday fun! In these dances, you will apply steps you learned earlier in the course, and I will review them before each dance as well. I am available by Zoom or email to provide help to you and/or caregivers to put together a performance. (I do this in my local community.)
Bonus #2:Â Â Cardio-inspired Tap Workout dances:Â
These are simple, but effective, dances to get the heart pumping and get in a quick cardio workout. Cardiovascular exercise offers a wide range of benefits for seniors including improved heart health, weight management, increased stamina, joint health, mood enhancement, and cognitive benefits.  In addition, cardio exercise stimulates the release of endorphins, which are neurotransmitters in the brain that promote feelings of happiness and well-being. Incorporating regular cardio activities into your routine can contribute to a healthier and more fulfilling life.
What Others Are Saying
Rose Marie
age 74
The day we have tap class is the best day of my week! It’s so much fun that I forget what great exercise I’m getting. I wish I could have class every day, but now that Dottie is making an online course, I’ll be able to!
Barbara W.
age 90
I have always wanted to tap dance but never learned, and I thought I was too old. But Dottie explains things so well and is very encouraging and makes it so much fun.I do feel like it’s the perfect way to exercise my brain and my body at the same time. And I’m not too old because I am learning so much!
 What you get with Chair Tap Dance for Seniors:
- Tap dance step video library with 22 basic tap steps to build your foundation
$299 value
- 5 quick warm-ups to get you ready to dance
$99 value
- 20 choreographed chair tap dances to follow along with me as you learn the new tap steps
$399 value
- Bonus: 2 Holiday dances (great for holiday performances!)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
$99 value
- Bonus: 5 quick cardio-inspired tap dance workouts to get your steps in and your heart rate up "Chair Tap" style
$199 value
- Bonus: Anytime access to me via text or email
$99 value
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TOTAL VALUE: $1194.00
The average cost for one class when I teach in senior communities is $50. That is $2600/year for one class per week. With this course, you will have full lifetime access and the ability to take the classes as often as you want to!
My regular price is $197, but if you sign up today, you will pay only $147!
Start getting all of the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of Tap Dance today!
Your Chair Tap Dance for Seniors course is only $147.
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MY NO-RISK GUARANTEE:
I’m so excited to get started on your tap dancing journey with you, but I know you might be nervous about whether this is the right program for you or if you will do it. I understand–I really do!
I honestly had no idea when I went in to teach my first Chair Tap class a couple of years ago how it would go. I had read the studies and findings about how beneficial dance is for older adults, and I knew how much adults love my regular classes, but I didn’t know if this would transfer over to chair classes. But I wanted to give it a try, and it has been so rewarding!. I dare say I might enjoy teaching my Chair Tappers even more than my regular classes because of the joy I can see it brings them. Not only that, they share with me the the benefits they feel even in other areas of their life since starting my class.Â
BUT, I want you to be completely satisfied, so I am offering a 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee. Try it out, learn some steps, practice some dances, check it all out, and if you don’t feel that it’s right for you, I’ll give you a full, hassle-free refund. This is my promise to you–complete satisfaction or your money back. Take the leap and join me as we “TAP” into your future risk-free!