When dementia took hold and conversations became wordless, what remained? Nonverbal communication, connection, trust, touch; gestures, breath, movement, the music in our language… My husband was like a quiet child, with a lifetime of experiences stored in his body.
This fall, ‘Birds’ was showcased at the Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema in Boulder, Colorado, as part of the program ‘Dance is Like a Fine Wine.’ Since 2019, the festival has included a segment for older adults in public or private care. Together, they watch films, discuss them, express themselves, and interact through dance… We are thrilled to be part of this important project!