Care 1.0 Class 20
CLASS 20 | ON BROADWAY
Move and engage with this Broadway-inspired dance workout.
TRAINER OVERVIEW
- A music source and speakers
- Music selections from the TBH On Broadway music playlist
- Option to use dance props such as top hats, canes, feather boas
WELCOME TO CLASS!
- Welcome everyone.
- Orient to person, place and time.
- Introduce the class topic.
- Adapt suggested wording when delivering 1-to-1.
Let’s make sure we all know each other. I’m (state your name and your role, if applicable). And this is (if in a group, allow time for introductions providing assistance as needed).
We are sitting in the (description of room or location). Today is (day of the week, month, date). It is (share description of the weather, time of year, important anniversary date, etc.).
This is our brain wellness class. We are here to learn and enjoy our time together. We will do some things to keep us healthy across body, mind and spirit. And we will have fun!
TBH LET'S GET IT STARTED!
- Get everyone ready to learn with this seated toes-to-top warmup.
- Use the TBH music to set your pace, or choose your own.
Let’s start with a warm-up exercise. We will be moving and thinking together right in our seats! Watch what I do and follow along.
(At end of warmup) Great job, everyone! We are started up and ready to go!
FEET GET STARTED!
- Tap toes on both feet, up and down. 10 repetitions. Count together 1 to 10.
LEGS GET STARTED!
- Stamp feet on the ground to the beat of the music. Make “noise” with group.
- Gently kick legs out from the knee, alternating legs. 10 repetitions. Count together 1 to 10.
- March in place, alternating legs. 10 repetitions. Count together 1 to 10.
ARMS STARTED!
- Gently shake arms, open and close hands.
- Circle wrists a few times in clockwise and counterclockwise.
- Gently circle arms. 5 repetitions. Count together 1 to 5.
- Shrug shoulders up and down, with hands on knees. 5 repetitions. Count together 1 to 5.
VOICES GET STARTED!
- Say “OHHHHHHHHHH.” Have group say sound with you. Hold for a few seconds.
- Say “EHHHHHHHHHH.” Have group say sound with you. Hold for a few seconds.
- Say “AHHHHHHHHHH.” Have group say sound with you. Hold for a few seconds.
- Repeat each sound again. Have group say sound with you. Hold for a few seconds.
BREATH GETS STARTED!
- Slow focus to bring awareness to sitting still in chair.
- Take a deep breath in through the nose. Exhale out through the mouth.
- Repeat slow, focused breathing for 5 rounds.
- Give selves big hug, wrapping arms across waist and squeezing gently, as able.
- Thank selves and send some “TBH love” to our brains!
Click for the TBH Let’s Get It Started! complete guide.
LEARN THE TBH SCIENCE
- Briefly lead a discussion about Broadway musicals.
- Adapt as needed to include everyone as they are able, verbally or non-verbally.
Today’s workout is called “On Broadway.” Broadway is the neighborhood in New York City famous for its theatres. Many people think of musical theatre when they think about Broadway.
Musicals have us use our brains in many ways. We follow the story of the show. We sing along with the music. And we may find we move our bodies along with the music also!
There many famous Broadway shows. You may remember some! There was Oklahoma!, which told the story of people living in Oklahoma when it was a territory. There was Anything Goes, which takes place on a boat. And there are the famous Rockettes, who are known for their dancing and high kick lines!
Even if you have never been to Broadway, you may have seen shows and listened to the music in your hometown.
You may even have been in a musical show or danced like you were on Broadway!
NOW DO IT!
- Try different Broadway-inspired moves together as you listen to
the music prompts. - Adapt as needed to include everyone as they are able, verbally or non-verbally.
- Jazz Hands! Let’s make some “jazz hands.” Hold your hands, palms forward, around waist high. “Shimmy” them back and forth to the beat of the music like you are waving to the audience.
- Tap Clap. Tap your feet, then clap your hands to the beat of the music.
- Leg Kick. Let’s find our inner dancer, and gently kick our legs out one by one to the beat of the music.
- Cane Twirl. Gently stretch your arm out in front of you, like you are holding a cane, and make small circles clockwise to the right. Next, reverse direction and make small circles to the left. Try it with the other hand. (If actually using a cane, make sure the cane stays firmly planted on the floor while making circles.)
- Side Swing. Arms bent and elbows at your side, gently sway hands side to side to the beat of the music. (Option to hold a cane or a hat or a boa parallel to the floor while doing the Side Swing.)
- Take A Bow. At the end of a song, everyone takes a Broadway-style bow.
- Student/s should stay seated for the activity.
- Use music selections from the TBH On Broadway music playlist for the activity.
- Lead your student/s through some dance moves as you listen to the music together.
- Option to use the dance props to enhance your experience.
- Repeat with additional cards as long as time allows or to the comfort of your student/s.
- Adapt the workout as directed to allow everyone to benefit optimally from the activity.
- When repeating this class, select different cards and music, use different dance props.
- Jazz Hands! Let’s make some “jazz hands.” Hold your hands, palms forward, around waist high. “Shimmy” them back and forth to the beat of the music like you are waving to the audience.
- Tap Clap. Tap your feet, then clap your hands to the beat of the music.
- Leg Kick. Let’s find our inner dancer, and gently kick our legs out one by one to the beat of the music.
- Cane Twirl. Gently stretch your arm out in front of you, like you are holding a cane, and make small circles clockwise to the right. Next, reverse direction and make small circles to the left. Try it with the other hand. (If actually using a cane, make sure the cane stays firmly planted on the floor while making circles.)
- Side Swing. Arms bent and elbows at your side, gently sway hands side to side to the beat of the music. (Option to hold a cane or a hat or a boa parallel to the floor while doing the Side Swing.)
- Take A Bow. At the end of a song, everyone takes a Broadway-style bow.
- Make It Harder. Have student/s pick two dance moves to create a dance combination. Have student/s name different famous Broadway shows or songs.
- Make It Easier. Have student/s follow your lead in trying different simple dance moves.
- Back-Up Plan. Sing along, hum or move gently to music from the TBH On Broadway playlist in a manner that best engages the student/s. Use dance props for stimulation and to foster communication.
TBH TAKEAWAY
- Briefly recap the class.
- Adapt as needed to include everyone as they are able, verbally or non-verbally.
Today’s class really had us moving and thinking. We talked about musical theatre and tried some dance moves ourselves. We are ready for Broadway!
Can you share something you liked today?
TBH TAKE A BREATH
- Lead this cooldown exercise to end class.
- Use the TBH music to set your pace, or choose your own.
We will finish by relaxing together. We will use our breath to help us focus and feel calm. We will share how grateful we are to be together.
- Have student/s get comfortable, resting both feet flat on the floor, hands resting in their laps on their thighs.
- Have student/s close their eyes and keep them gently closed if they are comfortable doing so.
- Ask student/s to focus their attention on their breathing, noticing the rate and rhythm of their breath. Allow them to focus on their natural breathing for a few moments.
- Instruct student/s to begin rhythmic breathing. Ask them to inhale slowly and deeply through their nostrils, breathing gently into their chest and belly. Then ask them to exhale slowly through their lips, slowing the rate and rhythm of their breath.
- Have student/s continue rhythmic breathing, instructing them to continue to focus on gently and slowly inhaling and exhaling, allowing their attention to simply “ride” the wave of their breath. Allow them to focus on rhythmic breathing for several moments.
- Offer the following positive affirmation statements below in a calm, slow voice.
- Invite student/s to simply listen or to repeat the phrase together with you.
My mind is relaxed.
I am glad to find new sources of calm.
I am glad to meet new people.
I am glad to be with friends.
- Pause for several moments, allowing your student/s to continue focusing on their breathing.
- End the exercise by inviting your student/s to bring their awareness back to the room, gently opening their eyes if closed, and becoming more aware of the room and of each other.
- Invite them to end practice with gratitude for taking a moment for themselves, for the chance to learn together and to connect with each other.
Click for the complete TBH Take a Breath guide.
COMING UP NEXT!
- Thank students for attending the class.
- Invite students to join you for another TBH class.
I am glad we had time together today. I enjoyed dancing with you!
I hope you will join me for another brain wellness class.
CLASS RESOURCES
TBH On Broadway Music Online Playlist. Use the musical selections in this playlist for the activity.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
TBH On Broadway Music Playlist. Suggested Broadway music if making your own playlist for this class.
SONG TITLES
Oklahoma! Title Song
Anything Goes! Title Song
Some Enchanted Evening from South Pacific
Wouldn’t It Be Loverly from My Fair Lady
Edelweiss and Do-Ri-Mi from The Sound of Music
