Golden Beats®: Oldies But Goodies Edition
Take a rhythmic ride down memory lane in this upbeat, 60-minute workshop designed for Drums Alive instructors working with active agers. Experience a 30 minute mini-class that’s packed with seated drumming, rhythmic props, and familiar tunes that spark joy and movement.
Are you ready explore creative ways to incorporate listening skills, coordination, and standing options to elevate engagement and accessibility?
Then this workshop is for YOU!!
Here's What You'll Get
✅Creative Routine Ideas for Older Adults: Instructors will leave with fresh, ready-to-use routines that combine familiar music with seated and standing options—perfect for engaging older adults in a fun and functional way.
✅Techniques to Boost Engagement Using Props & Music Cues: I’ll demonstrate how to use egg shakers, rhythm patterns, and lyrical cues to enhance listening skills, coordination, and class participation.
✅Strategies to Adapt & Layer for All Levels: Instructors will learn simple ways to scale movement up or down—adding standing options, balance challenges, or staying seated—making it easy to tailor their Drums Alive classes to meet a wide range of abilities.
✅We’ll be covering these songs:
Warm Up “Love Train” – Seated
Routine #1 “Shake Rattle Roll” with Egg Shakers
Routine #2 “ABC” – Standing; focus on listening
Routine #3 “Knock 3 Times” focus on rhythm
This workshop is ideal for Drums Alive instructors, fitness professionals, and movement educators who work with older adults, seated populations, or mixed-ability groups. Whether you’re teaching in senior centers, wellness programs, rehab settings, or community fitness classes, you’ll walk away with energizing routines, creative ideas, and adaptable tools to bring joy, movement, and rhythm to your participants—no matter their level!
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Meet your instructor
Katherine Farfan-Selim
Katherine is a certified dancer and fitness instructor, specializing in various formats, including Drums Alive® and Golden Beats®. She’s a Drums Alive® Master Trainer and member of the Drums Alive® Content Creation Team. Katherine serves as the DrumsAlive® Brand Ambassador for the Facebook Membership Group. Her passion lies in spreading the transformative power of dance and fitness worldwide.
How to Register
Registering for the workshop is simple and straightforward. Follow these easy steps to secure your spot:
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👍🏼 Sign Up
Click here to Register Now
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📖 Get Ready
Check your email for the workshop details, prep work, zoom link and additional information
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📆 Mark Your Calendar
🙋♂️Who Should Attend
Ideal attendees include:
✅ All Drums Alive Instructors
✅Fitness professionals, and movement educators who work with older adults, seated populations, or mixed-ability groups.
✅ Anyone working in senior centers, wellness programs, rehab settings, or community fitness classes
📈 Workshop Details
❓Why Attend
By attending this workshop, you’ll learn how to attract more participants to your classes and keep them coming back for more!
⏰ Limited Spots Available
Spaces are limited, so register today to ensure your place in this transformative workshop.
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