Arts Access
ACHF Arts Access
Movement Wise will provide a new opportunity for older adults to engage with dance, with planning and evaluation that enables relationship-building. Movement Wise will reach 80 older adults (tracking quantitatively). In addition to a group discussion at the final session, the impact evaluation will include one-on-one participant interviews and follow up calls. 2: Identify the needs, interests, and barriers to participation of target group through planning and evaluation to inform a sustainable full program launch. Notes on comments about needs, interests, and barriers will be compiled from planning committee meetings. The qualitative and quantitative impact evaluation results will also compiled for review in the outcome assessment.
Through Movement Wise, The Cowles Center reached 110 adults, 55 years of age, and older, through five six-week, movement-based workshops with performing arts appreciation. 2: To provide effective, movement-based workshops to older adults, The Cowles Center must tailor workshops to participant’s ability level, and maintain small class sizes.