Dancing with Joy: Movement, Music, & Connection

Every Tuesday I 1–2:30PM

Starting September 8th

Enjoy Dancing with Joy! A welcoming contemporary movement experience for older adults centered on music, creativity, and connection. Through gentle preparation, expressive movement, and accessible group activities, Dancing with Joy invites participants to explore rhythm, balance, coordination, and the shared pleasure of moving together.

Cost:

$10 General Admission

$8 Tapestry Member.

About Ray Terrill

Ray Terrill is a choreographer, performer, educator, producer, and arts leader with nearly five decades of experience in dance. He is Artistic Director of Ray Terrill Dance Group and Executive Director of Minnesota Dance Consort, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for dance artists and audiences. His teaching is rooted in contemporary dance and an expressive movement lineage descending from German modern dance artist Mary Wigman. Ray helps people develop awareness, coordination, musicality, expressiveness, and confidence through movement. He brings clear direction while staying responsive to the people in the room and what they discover together.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A contemporary movement experience for older adults

    Discover the pleasure of moving, creating, and connecting with others in a welcoming dance experience for older adults. Led by contemporary dance artist and educator Ray Terrill, each class begins with gentle movement preparation and expands into musical, expressive, communal dance. Participants explore rhythm, balance, coordination, gesture, space, and movement qualities through accessible, engaging activities. No previous dance experience is needed. The facilitator offers adaptations for different energies and physical abilities, including chair support when useful. The class emphasizes personal expression rather than formal technique. Participants move to varied music, explore simple ideas, and experience the pleasure of dancing as a community. Come for movement, music, creativity, and companionship, and leave feeling more connected and energized.

    No partner is required. Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move. Socks are welcome; soft, flexible shoes are also appropriate. Knee pads may be useful for participants who choose to work closer to the floor. Bring water if you wish.

  • Come as you are - just bring your curiosity and energy! Comfortable, casual clothing and flexible shoes are recommended - clean soles, please!

  • Gentle preparation for mobility, coordination, balance, and body awareness.

    Simple rhythmic and spatial movement patterns.

    Expressive movement inspired by music, imagery, gesture, and everyday experience.

    Opportunities to move independently, with others, and as part of the group

    Familiar activities that return from week to week, along with new discoveries

  • If you have any accessibility needs you'd like addressed by Tapestry Folkdance Center, please let us know by emailing staff@tapestryfolkdance.org.