Frequently Requested Offerings

Moving For Life Dance-Exercise Classes

The Moving for Life Dance-Exercise Class was designed in 1999 to deal with the effects of cancer treatment: fatigue, weakness, weight gain, depression, lymphedema and the diminished movement range around the shoulder girdle and center of weight in the pelvis. This class was developed first for women in breast cancer treatment, but over the past 20 years has been developed to be beneficial for older adults and people of any age dealing with the effects of cancer. It is a training to encourage women to actively participate in their healing process in a group setting. It is empowering - teaching self-help. The movement training encourages each participant to find trust and respect in her body and in herself as a whole person. Methods used in class are supported by research that confirms engagement in therapeutic dance improves quality of life, speeds up recovery time, enhances survivorship, and reduces the chances of recurrence. It is fun, scientifically sound, and endorsed by a panel of award-winning doctors.