description
Pallette is a program of Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Arts’ Department of Dance and Choreography that was started in 2014 to enable interdisciplinary health profession students to work with older adults on creative projects. This article discussed the overall program and its current component, dance, and how it is designed “to transcend generational divides and overcome prejudices such as ageism and gerontophobia. “ It offers an excellent example of how an institution of higher education can develop and institutionalize a program that brings together — and benefits — individuals from multiple generations who would otherwise be unknown to one another. It also demonstrates the value off shared experiences in reshaping assumptions and stereotypes about other age groups.
subject terms
Aging & Longevity > Ageism & Advocacy
Creative Aging > Arts Education
Creative Aging > Creative Aging Model
Creative Aging > Creative Expression
Creative Aging > Intergenerational Programming
Creative Aging > Program Models
Creative Aging > Skills Mastery
Creative Aging > Social Engagement
contributor
Anne Dreyfuss
related organization
Virginia Commonwealth University
state
resource type
Articles and Blog Postsyear
2016keywords
Ageism, Gerontophobia, Intergenerational, VCU School of the Arts Department of Dance and Choreography