by Kairos Alive | Feb 12, 2019 | Dancing Connects Us, Dancing Heart™, Dancing together is good medicine, Maria
When I started creating programming for older adults almost 20 years ago my ideas naturally flowed from my creative dance work with children, families, schools and teachers. I began my work as a professional dancer and educator in the 1970’s when I graduated...
by Kairos Alive | Aug 25, 2016 | Article, Dancing Heart™, Volunteer Reflections
Much of the work we do at Kairos Alive! wouldn’t be possible without a dedicated core group of “Kairosian” volunteers. Our friend and regular volunteer, Alison, shares some of her thoughts on her experiences. “There’s a saying that goes something like, “If you...
by Kairos Alive | Aug 11, 2016 | Article, Dancing Heart™
We wrapped up a few sites last week – leaving all of us at Kairos feeling a bit heavy hearted and reflective. We wanted to share some pictures of important moments with elder friends from a memory care and assisted living – as well as thoughts from Maria....
by Kairos Alive | Jul 28, 2016 | Article, Dancing Heart™, Featured Article
Originally published on the Mardag Foundation’s website, “Improving Community Vitality Through Elder Vitality” highlights Kairos Alive’s work in Bemidji, MN during a multi-year Residency made possible by funding from the Mardag Foundation...
by Kairos Alive | Jul 14, 2016 | Dancing Heart™, life long learning
“Reach out, touch a hand – make a friend if you can.” – The Staple Singers Last Thursday, when it seemed that all the news on the radio was about the next horror produced by human misunderstanding, I found a few hours of love and appreciation by dancing...
by Kairos Alive | Jun 30, 2016 | Article, Dance Hall, Dancing Heart™, Maria
In an article originally posted on HowlRound in December, Maria Genné helped answer the question; where do older adults fit in to our world today? Today her insights form an important foundation for Kairos Alive! as we continue to dance, learn and grow. Dancing is...
