Dance fitness turns exercise into something residents want to do. Set to familiar music from their era, classes get residents moving, smiling and connecting, all while improving cardiovascular health, coordination and mood. It is one of the easiest ways to lift attendance and energy in a community.
Familiar music and fun keep residents coming back.
Raises the heart rate in a gentle, enjoyable way.
Movement patterns support coordination and memory.
Music and movement brighten the whole community.
Great for social residents who love music and would rather move to a beat than do a traditional workout.
No. Our instructors keep the pace and movements appropriate for older adults, with seated options so everyone can join.
We use familiar favorites from the 40s through the 70s, Motown and big band, which residents connect with instantly.
Yes. Dance fitness can be done seated, so residents of all abilities take part.
Dance fitness improves cardiovascular health, coordination and mood, and because it is fun and social, residents look forward to it, which keeps participation high.
Yes. Orion's instructors keep choreography simple and low-impact and scale every routine to residents' abilities, including seated options.