Age has no limit and therefore is never too late to try something new. Age does not defy you on how you should look, act or be. This past weekend in both my classes this subject came up where one of my students she mentioned told someone who just happened to be younger that they were taking dance classes and the comment was you, really?
Ageism What is it?
Ageism definition:
Ageism, also spelled agism, is stereotyping and/or discrimination against individuals or groups on the basis of their age. This may be casual or systemic. The term was coined in 1969 by Robert Neil Butler to describe discrimination against seniors, and patterned on sexism and racism. Butler defined “ageism” as a combination of three connected elements. Originally it was identified chiefly towards older people, old age, and the aging process; discriminatory practices against older people; and institutional practices and policies that perpetuate stereotypes about elderly people. Definition from Wikipedia
I honestly had not heard of ageism but we talked about it in both of my classes and it turned into a good discussion. This is something I have come across myself; not just in dance but how I dress and look. Why do we allow a number to define how we look, feel or what we do?
A bit of story
Today I am going to share a bit of a story of getting older in regards to this subject. My mom would always say to me as I got older. When are you cutting your hair? It is to long for you now that you are getting older. My reply to her was never I will never cut it and I am just going to let it grow down to my butt and I did! It was my way to say I will never allow my age to define me.
We have grown so accustomed to this thought process that society says when we hit are 30’s, 40’s 50’s 60’s and even going into our 70s this is what we should do, not do, dress and or be. Why can we not be yourself? Why do we have to put a limit on ourselves.
Over the past years through my teaching; I have had the honor of teaching women of all ages! This dance is truly for everyone and age does not matter! Most of the women that come through my doors; the average age of when they start is in their 40s. I have had women in my class in their 70’s and 80’s and I am going to tell you they are usually my best students! Why? Because they know who they are, what they like and honestly they do not care about others opinions. They are doing what makes them happy and honestly that is all that matters! So be you your most beautiful, unique self! Be you!
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I had such a great time at this class it was amazing and I not only had so much fun but stretched out my tight muscles to beautiful music through dance. As we age sometimes are muscles get very tight this is a fun and easy way to use them. The stress disappeared and relaxation took its place. Allie Joseph I for one am so glad I was recommended to you from SOBB Southern Ohio Bulletin Board and to whomever recommended me to her Thank you so much you have no idea how much I needed this! If you can I recommend you join this class you will not regret I promise! Thank you so much Allie Joseph for such a great class believe me when I say you are changing lives with your talent and caring heart.