Staying Fit
Don't you miss going out dancing? AARP is teaming up with Daybreaker, the global morning dance movement, to celebrate Black History Month with Daybreaker Live! A Joy Supreme: Dancing to Motown Magic on Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET. Tuning via Daybreaker's Zoom video-chat platform, you'll get a chance to join a fantastic virtual dance party online and kick up your heels in safety at home, joined by R&B all-stars Thelma Houston and Boyz II Men, female rap pioneer MC Lyte and AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins, who introduces the event. Don't miss out!
How the dance party works
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Get ready for some easy, soul-lifting fun. Beginning at 11 a.m. ET, a “steppin’ & line-dancing” warm-up dance class — no experience required! — will give everyone a chance to get limber and in the groove. At 11:50, Daybreaker star Elliott LaRue will kick off the dance party itself, which will feature a DJ'd set by MC Lyte, and the great Thelma Houston singing the Grammy-winning “Don't Leave Me This Way” and Boyz II Men grooving to “Motownphilly” live. The party runs through 1 p.m. ET and participants of all ages and abilities are invited to this free event (advanced registration required). In other words, get your kids and grandkids to join you in the fun!
What to wear to the party
Wear whatever outfit puts a spring in your step. But if you want to really dazzle everybody on the interactive Zoom cam, we recommend sleek, sequined dresses, colorful high-style suits and all things reminiscent of Hitsville U.S.A.
Why dance parties are fun and good for you
A dance party is seriously good for you at a time when it can be more challenging to get exercise. The AARP-founded Global Council on Brain Health's report reveals that music and dance are effective treatment tools for a wide range of age-related diseases, including Parkinson's disease and dementia. They stimulate the brain, relieve stress, build social connections and combat the isolation that plagues so many of us these days.
