IMPROVment®

Integrative movement method promoting physical and mental fitness through improvised dance for all ages and abilities

Primary audience
Older Adults
Work area
Health & Wellness
Topic
Movement & Dance
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About Organization

IMPROVment® uses an integrative movement method that encourages participants to create their own movement in response to auditory prompts. The organization serves older adults with neurological diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and dementia, pediatric communities, and wellness initiatives at assisted care facilities. Based in Winston-Salem, NC, the organization emphasizes that there are no wrong movement choices in an atmosphere free from judgment.

What They Focus On

Neurological Health

Movement protocols for older adults with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, dementia, and other neurological conditions

Wellness Initiatives

Programs at assisted care facilities and community settings that promote physical and mental fitness

Professional Education

Training physical and occupational therapists in integrative movement methods for clinical application

How They Work

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  • 01

    Auditory Prompts

    Participants receive multiple auditory cues designed to inspire spontaneous movement responses

  • 02

    Creative Response

    Individuals create their own movement interpretations without prescribed choreography or judgment

  • 03

    Physical Engagement

    Participants exercise both body and mind through improvised movement sequences

  • 04

    Community Practice

    Classes foster connection and wellness in group settings across diverse populations

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by IMPROVment®

Neurological Disease Classes

Movement classes for older adults living with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and dementia in community settings

Assisted Care Programs

Movement protocols delivered at assisted care facilities to support resident wellness and physical engagement

Pediatric Movement

Integrative movement method applied in various pediatric communities to encourage creative physical expression

Professional Training

Annual trainings in physical therapy and occupational therapy curricula to teach the IMPROVment method

Intergenerational Performances

Public performances that bring together participants of different ages through improvised movement

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind IMPROVment®.

Team information not available.

Contact

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Email

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Winston-Salem, NC