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Donna Newman-Bluestein
Dance for Connection
My passions are twofold: (1) the power of dance to inspire, uplift and heal; and (2) transforming the culture of care for people with dementia through dance and embodied caregiving.
Interests: dance, dance/movement therapy, older adults, people with dementia
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Dancing with ~ and without ~ dementia
Posted Nov 5, 2020 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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Dancing with Dementia
An excerpt of a virtual dance group for JF&CS Boston, August 2020 I am excited to share that I am now co-chair of the Arts Work Group of the Dementia Action Alliance US. I am working on a group FB... Continue reading
Posted Oct 25, 2020 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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BRINGING DANCE TO OLDER ADULTS
AND PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA via Zoom and 92Y
Posted Oct 15, 2020 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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Let's Keep Moving, Despite Isolation
After an extended bout of pneumonia which resulted in atrophy and debilitating back pain, I know how important it is that we move, whether in isolation or not. I am going to post links to my favorite videos to get... Continue reading
Posted Mar 15, 2020 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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The Sixth Sense: The Kinesthetic Sense
In our society, the kinesthetic sense has been sadly ignored. Our bodies have long been a source of shame. We are taught at a very young age to stop moving, sit still, listen to others, and to learn. For those of us more strongly anchored in the kinesthetic sense, we are handicapped by not using our natural strengths. Additionally, we all learn from this that truth is an external reality. We learn not to value what we learn from our own senses, but rather what others tell us. And gradually our self-esteem is eroded. Continue reading
Posted Mar 8, 2020 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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Energized by the Light in the Eyes of Each Person with Dementia
Posted Sep 22, 2019 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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An Octopus Dance with the Octaband to Celebrate the End of National Cephalopod Week
Posted Jun 28, 2019 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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Ollie the Octopus Offers a Way to Celebrate National Cephalopod Week
Posted Jun 22, 2019 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Tree
I'm sorting through old papers, memories that I keep, but never feel like looking at. Taking a firm stand with myself, I went through one of many boxes. What a treasure trove it turned out to be! Here is a... Continue reading
Posted Jun 14, 2019 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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Dancing with People with Dementia an Antidote to Loneliness and Isolation
Posted Mar 30, 2019 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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Excited about today's midterm elections playlist...
Excited about today's midterm elections playlist for my group with frail elders. Included in the playlist are: Marvin Gaye's What's Going On, Ethel Merman's Anything You Can Do, Ella Fitzgerald singing Vote For Mister Rhythm, my all time favorite for... Continue reading
Posted Nov 6, 2018 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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The Octaband® a Device to Bring People Together
Posted Nov 5, 2018 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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Octaband Products Are on Sale until October 20
Posted Sep 22, 2018 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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Octaband LLC celebrates 12 years in the market today!
Posted Sep 3, 2018 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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This blog has lain dormant for the past few years,...
This blog has lain dormant for the past few years, since I had a new blog on my old website. I will be reviving this blog as I now have a new website once again. You can subscribe to get... Continue reading
Posted Aug 6, 2018 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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In the Wake of Paris ~ The Octaband® Symbolizes Our Impact upon One Another
In a world where our reach is global, how can we each own up more responsibly to our part in others' disenfranchisement? Read more on Dance for Connection's new blog site here. Continue reading
Posted Nov 14, 2015 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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What Was the Colorful Thing with Arms on the Season Finale of Blunt Talk?
If you happened to be watching the season finale of Blunt Talk on StarZ on October 24 and wondered what that colorful stretchy dance prop with arms was that the nurses were using with the patients in a seated “dance... Continue reading
Posted Nov 1, 2015 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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Dance for Connection: Creating Connection and Joy through Dance, Movement,Engagement
Posted Sep 1, 2015 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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JF&CS Memory Café Waltham, MA ~ The Power of Dance to Inspire, Uplift & Heal
Friday, August 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. Contact Beth Soltzberg at bsoltzberg@jfcsboston.org or 781-693-5628. 1430 Main St., Waltham, MA I'm looking forward to leading this uplifting group tomorrow. Continue reading
Posted Aug 6, 2015 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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Remembering Dance/Movement Therapy Pioneer Norma Canner in the Great Southwest
Posted Mar 21, 2015 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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Here at Last, Back Pocket Dancers Performance April 23
Posted Mar 7, 2015 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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That Certain Something ~ Goddard House February Newsletter
I particularly enjoyed this issue of Goddard House February Newsletter. Here's the cover article. Goddard House offers terrific programming for the reesidents and for members of the community. That Certain Something By Ginny Mazur and Lance Chapman with Cindy Allard... Continue reading
Posted Feb 1, 2015 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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To Dance in an Imaginal World
I was inspired to write this poem as I prepared to present with Dr. Richard Coaten in London this past Monday. To Dance in an Imaginal World: An Ode to Containment I see you, imaginary person with dementia I can... Continue reading
Posted Jan 16, 2015 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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The Dance of Interconnectedness: Dance/Movement Therapy with Older Adults
John Zeisel interviewed me for his show on Hopeful Aging for Bedford TV. The video is posted to youtube. Continue reading
Posted Jan 10, 2015 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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More Resources re Arts and Dementia
Posted Dec 19, 2014 at Musings of a Dance/Movement Therapist
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