Book Overview
This book is a seminal seated dance guidebook for global dance and health practitioners.
Seated dance is an inclusive and diverse form of physical activity, suitable for all,
regardless of age or disability.
”A pertinent and well-timed post-covid offering that considers how to creatively engage
an ageing population in safe health enhancing movement and dance activity. The author
is a highly experienced and knowledgeable dance and health practitioner who brings
passion for her art into a lively and useful guide that builds on a plethora of research
underlining how dance activity can meet health, well being and social needs. This book
has much to offer within the growing field of arts and health.”
Dr Jane Turner, London Metropolitan University, UK
”Samantha, in her work and what she offers us in this book gives us opportunities for
exercise when we might not find it elsewhere and the pleasure and stimulation of chair-
based ‘dance’. In doing this she is moving our health in positive directions, giving us the
opportunity of the company of others and giving us new purpose when we might not
otherwise have it.”
Dr Piers Worth, PhD, editor and author of Positive Psychology Across the Lifespan
”With Take Your Seat!, Samantha Jennings shines a light on the burgeoning need for
physical activities that can accommodate people with limited mobility. Dancing while
seated is an activity that will appeal to an enormous number of people and her expertise
and passion open an invaluable window on how to teach seated dance and additionally
emphasising mental health benefits.”
Linda Carbone, author of A Little Pregnant; longtime book editor with HarperCollins,
Scholastic Press and other American publishers; and one of Samantha Jennings’ grateful
Silver Swans
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
· Exercise Disclaimer · Information Disclaimer · Foreword · Preface · About the Author ·
Contributor Biographies · Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Seated Dance Unveiled : A Rich History and
Essential Background Chapter 2 The Three P’s of Seated Dance– People, Place and Posture Chapter 3
Mastering Seated Dance: The Art of Great Teaching Chapter 4 Structuring Your Seated Dance Class (Part
1) Chapter 5 Structuring Your Seated Dance Class (Part 2) – Introducing “AMBLE” Chapter 6 Harmonies of
Movement: The Vital Role of Music in Seated Dance Chapter 7 Props that Pop: Elevate your Seated Dance Class
Chapter 8 Dance in Mind: Mental Health Awareness in Seated Dance Chapter 9 Flourish – Optimum Wellbeing
in the Seated Dance Classroom. Chapter 10 Harmony in Motion: Engagement, Flow and Relationships Chapter
11 Unlocking Optimum Wellbeing: Exploring Meaning and Accomplishment in Seated Dance Chapter 12 A
Lesson Plan Exampling Mindfulness Practice with an Ocean Theme Chapter 13 Unleashing Imagination:
Fostering Creativity in Seated Dance Chapter 14 Refining your Craft: Evaluation and Feedback
Chapter 15 Professional Excellence in Seated Dance Instruction Chapter 16 Equality, Diversity and
Inclusion in Seated Dance Chapter 17 Embracing the Digital Dance Floor – Navigating Seated Dance in hybrid
times Chapter 18 Unlocking the Rhythm: Overcoming Barriers to Seated Dance Chapter 19 Seated
Dance: Research and Innovation Appendices Teacher’s Resources CPD Information Index