Nov 3, 2023 | Artistic Tools, dementia, Research
Intention: Activate all the senses, encourage participation, and foster play. We initiate the experience with a newspaper, using it as a sensory tool to facilitate engagement. Together, we explore the newspaper’s potential, creating sounds and...
Nov 3, 2023 | Artistic Tools, dementia, Research
Intention: Establish connection, rhythmic impulse, involvement. We introduce rhythm as we enter the space, using it to be fully present and establish connections. Rhythm is our tool for crafting the atmosphere. Clowns harness emotions and translate...
Nov 3, 2023 | Artistic Tools, dementia, Research
Intention: Connect, engage, and empower, altering the atmosphere. Our initial impulse is our presence; we allow time for everyone to settle into the space. To initiate a connection, we call out each person’s name with a rhythmic and melodic...
Nov 3, 2023 | Artistic Tools, dementia, Research
Intention: Cultivate connections through play, evoke emotional memories, spark sensory responses. We enter the scene with a sound and voice impulse, mimicking the noises of a young kitten or puppy while introducing a partially concealed object. The...
Nov 3, 2023 | Research, Artistic Tools, dementia
Intention: Forge connections, play collectively, engage in rhythm and movement impulses. Commencing with a robust presence, we establish a connection with the space and the audience. The rhythm of traditional hand-clapping games provides the initial...
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