In the melodic spirit of the Bee Gees, we echo their timeless anthem, “You should be dancing.”
That is the spirit that over 40 seniors from LB AAC @ Bendemeer 32 and Mei Ling 150 embodied as they took to the dance floor earlier this year, picking up a variety of Hip-Hop choreographies to jam to. Despite them armed with little to zero experience in dancing, our seniors approached each of the 20-plus sessions with utmost enthusiasm. Their commitment to learning and enjoying the process shone brightly, making each dance step a reflection of their vibrant spirit.
Jeremy Tan, their dance instructor who is not new to teaching seniors, uses fun prompts such as “cleaning the table”, “opening the window”, even “plucking fruits from the tree”, to make the dance steps relatable and easy to remember. These prompts not only give the seniors more amusement but make the whole dancing lessons more delightful, thus encouraging them to continue coming back for more.