10,000 seniors and their family members will take part in a dance marathon on Oct 16 as part of the People’s Association’s attempt to promote an active lifestyle among seniors.
The Anlene – PA Dancethon 2011 is an eight-hour jointly organised by the People’s Association (PA) Active Ageing Council and Anlene.
Heart surgeon Dr Tan Yong Seng, 52, chairman of the PA Active Ageing Council said dancing is a good form of physical exercise and can help in “growing” our brain.
“By learning new dance routines each time, we are creating new neuronal connections inside our brain. Dancing can help to delay the onset of dementia as we age.
“In addition when seniors dance in the community with other seniors, they will get to know more friends of all ages and races. It widens their social network and deepens trust amongst residents living in the same neighbourhood,” he said.
Highlights of the Anlene – PA Dancethon 2011 include general dancing, “Learn A New Dance” – K-Pop and community dances as well as a national K-Pop dance competition.
There will also be guest performances by popular Korean singer, Lee An.
Some of the participants this year include siblings Ms Tng Lay Kian, 50, Ms Tng Lay Khim, 46 and Ms Lynn Tng Lay Eng, 43
Mdm Tng Lay Eng’s three daughters will join them.
“K-Pop dance is something new and we should give this trendy dance a try” said Mdm Lynn Tng enthusiastically.
Another participant, 43-year-old Mdm Chan Soo Lie, said that dance was a great way for people of all ages to stay in shape and that it created opportunities for bonding.
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