“The experience I had at the dance program was real comforting and rewarding. It gave me a sense of pride. I would recommend it to everyone. I had so many people ask if they could do it because they saw that you didn’t have to get out of your chair, so I hope we have a chance to do it again. I think we might have a lot more people involved. Ruth is a wonderful patient instructor.”   Carol Applegate, Contemporary Dance for the Ageless and Unstoppable Participant, Thrive Wellness Center, Lakeside Immanuel

“It was an amazing experience dancing with Ruth Davidson Hahn. She is a wonderful instructor and made me feel I could dance again. I’m 87 years old and need a walker to help with standing and walking. This was truly a gift to “learn” and “do” the dances by Ruth not only as an individual but with a senior group.”   Dody McGinnis, Contemporary Dance for the Ageless and Unstoppable Participant, Thrive Wellness Center, Lakeside Immanuel

“Recently I was fortunate to attend a session of Ruth Davidson Hahn’s Contemporary Dance for the Agless and Unstoppable classes. Don’t let the words “Contemporary Dance” intimidate you! If a friend hadn’t encouraged me to try one class I would have been scared away by those words because I am NOT a dancer! The movements Ruth teaches include lots of reaching and stretching which are beneficial to almost everyone. Ruth is a ray of sun, always encouraging, supportive, and genuinely excited by the progress her students make. She has designed these classes to accommodate people with various levels of mobility. Ruth encourages students to participate at their individual level of comfort and students can remain seated or hold the backs of chairs for stability. Our class included students with a wide range of physical limitations, from little or none to fairly significant. We often expressed how much better we felt at the end of class, and for days afterward! I wish these classes were available continuously. If you’ve reached a certain age, do yourself a favor and enroll in a session of Contemporary Dance for the Ageless and Unstoppable when it’s offered. You’ll be glad you did!”    Laurie Tavlin, Contemporary Dance for the Ageless and Unstoppable Participant, Willard Community Center

“Contemporary Dance for the Ageless and Unstoppable is what seniors need to help them get up and get moving! It is not only fun, you decide if you want to sit or stand during class. It is a class for seniors of all abilities or disabilities. Whatever you are comfortable with! The routines are short, done to music that is familiar to us “oldies.” Steps and movements are easy to learn. I was worried that my back would really hurt after the first class, but it was just the opposite. It hurt less. The old saying “move it or lose it” is so true. None of us are Fred Astaire or Ginger Rogers, but I never saw Fred or Ginger beat their chests and yell like Tarzan, which we got to do! Ruth, the instructor, is an absolute GEM!! I can hardly wait for another class to begin!”    Jacque R, Contemporary Dance for the Ageless and Unstoppable Participant, Willard Community Center

“I cannot say enough positive about this class. Ruth is a wonderful, kind and knowledgeable teacher and was very adept at sharing her dance background and experience. The dances were perfect for different levels. And in addition it was really, really fun. Everyone was obviously enjoying themselves. I really hope to have the opportunity to take another class with Ruth.”    Mary Svoboda, Contemporary Dance for the Ageless and Unstoppable Participant, Willard Community Center

“I stretched muscles I wasn’t aware that I used everyday.”    Roxanne T, Contemporary Dance for the Ageless and Unstoppable Participant, Willard Community Center