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[For Seniors] Recommended Dances You Can Move To and Enjoy
Older adults often feel that dancing is a high hurdle, but that’s not the case.
These days, even day-care programs and senior facilities incorporate dance into their recreational activities.
When we think of dance, things like ballroom dancing and folk dancing come to mind, right?
In this article, we introduce dance-based recreation tailored to the physical and mental conditions of older adults.
We’ve gathered only dances recommended for seniors, including seated dances and dance activities actually practiced in care settings.
Please enjoy rhythmic dancing to the music.
[For Seniors] Recommended Dances You Can Move To and Enjoy (1–10)
The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko
If you think dance is too hard for you, we recommend a seated dance.
The seated dance for “Seto no Hanayome” is performed with gentle, relaxed movements.
Of course, you can also do it standing.
Even if you use a wheelchair and don’t often have chances to move your body, this will let you move at an easy, comfortable pace!
365 Steps MarchSuizenji Kiyoko
Let’s try dancing to Chiyoko “Cheetah” Suizenji’s signature song, “365-Step March.” The choreography is very simple, and you can even do it while seated.
Enjoy a seated step-dance together to the upbeat, cheerful melody and Cheetah’s invigorating vocals.
Calling out “One-two, one-two!” should make it even more exciting.
hula dance
If you love relaxed dancing, hula is perfect for you.
It’s a seated dance where you gently move your hands.
You might even find yourself wanting to say “Aloha!” That’s how laid-back it is, so even if you’re not good at exercise, you can definitely do it.
How about moving your body and having fun, as if you were in Hawaii?
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
This is a version of AKB48’s hugely popular song “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie” that has been simply rearranged so it can be danced while seated, designed for older adults.
The tempo has been reduced to half speed, so it should be easy to dance.
It’s a lively, cheerful, and cute number, so please try moving your body with a big smile as you dance.
Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari
This dance turns the familiar song “Like the Flow of the River” into a gentle exercise routine for seniors.
How about slowly stretching every part of your body to ease aches in your lower back and shoulders? After stretching your body slowly, like the flow of a river, you should feel refreshed! This song is wonderful no matter when you listen to it—let’s warm both heart and body!
a bright red sunMisora Hibari
How about moving your body to a passionate song? With a moderate level of exercise, you can dance to that nostalgic “Bright Red Sun.” If you’re worried about a little belly fat, let’s burn it off to this tune! You might think aerobics is too intense, but I think you’ll find this routine manageable.
Blue MountainsFujiyama Ichirō
How about we all put on nostalgic sailor uniforms and school uniforms and try singing and dancing to “Aoi Sanzan” (The Blue Mountains)? You might feel shy and think, “I can’t fit into that anymore,” but once you try dancing cheerfully like in the video, the embarrassment might just disappear.
And who knows—while you’re dancing, you might recall lots of fond memories.
Go on, have fun and give it a try!