Dancing for the Health of It!
A free program to prevent and manage diabetes
Join us fora fun, innovative, diabetes-friendly place to dance that includes all ages, abilities, types of diabetes, family and friends, along with all kinds of music, light dance instruction and freestyle dance opportunities.
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Monthly dances for the non-dancer in a supportive environment
- On-site certified diabetes educators to answer questions and assist with low sugar (glucose)
- Light dance instruction and freestyle dance venues
- A variety of music genres and dance styles
- Nutrition tips with recipes
- Professional and personalized diabetes feedback by monitoring key health markers such as glucose, A1C (3-month glucose), blood pressure, and weight
- Free for people at-risk or with diabetes in the 94124, 94132 areas & beyond
Made possible by a grant fromAetna and The Aetna Foundation Fund,
and a Dance Out Diabetes and Bayview Hunters Point YMCA collaboration.
2011 Schedule
Sessions are held at the Bayview Hunters Point Y, 1601 Lane St, S.F. 94124 from 1:00 am to 3:00 pm. Arrive promptly for check-in.
Bring water, snacks; wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes.
Dance order subject to change based on instructor availability.
For more information, visit or call 1-877-765-4386.
APRIL 23
Soul Line Dancing
Line dance to popular soul music.
MAY 28
Salsa
Sizzle this summer with this
hot Latin style of dance.
JUNE 25
Afro rhythm dance
In Africa, the sound and the rhythm of the drum is the sign of life; its beat is the heartbeat of the community and gives one another a sense of belonging and of solidarity, to be part of that collective rhythm of the life.
JULY 23
Swing to the Blues
Developed and popularized in Harlem in the 1930’s and 1940’s. This month we’ll be swinging to popular blues tunes.
AUGUST 27
Polynesian Party
There are many forms of Polynesian dancing, with hula being only one kind. An elegant, slow and lyrical dance form.
SEPTEMBER 24
“Bollywood” into Indian Summer
Influenced by western music this style features energy and strength with group choreography and a keen attention to rhythm and melody.
OCTOBER 29
Michael Jackson’s Thriller
You’ve seen it, now learn how to dance it, (or at least a part) just in time for Halloween. All Michael Jackson tunes for the free-dance session.
NOVEMBER 19
Hip Hop
Learn one of the latest social and contemporary dance styles that feature three forms: breaking, popping and locking (but not hips, joints or doors!). Fun dancing to modern music!
DECEMBER 17
Community Choice
Dancers featured from our Dance Out Diabetes community who wish to share their favorite moves from their favorite grooves. Please email to sign up