Dance AI
DanceAI leverages machine learning to offer seniors personalized feedback on their dancing, prioritizing their health and safety.
Feedback & Advice Given:
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Foot and Ankle Stability: We strongly recommend wearing a supportive, flat shoe or non-slip grip socks on the wooden floor. Being barefoot, while comfortable for rhythm, poses a significant fall risk if you execute a quick pivot or if your feet become slightly sweaty. Keep foot movements small. When shifting weight, focus on rolling from the heel to the toe rather than sudden lateral shifts or slides, which can strain the knee and ankle ligaments.
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Protect the Knees and Hips: Ensure that all movements are kept within a comfortable range of motion that does not stress the front of the knee. Deep knee bends should be minimized in the choreography. If a move involves a "squat" or "bounce" (like at 0:02), replace it with a simple toe-tap or a light marching step in place. Think about lifting your foot off the ground rather than bending deeply into the joint. All movement should originate from the hips and be smooth, avoiding any quick, abrupt stops or starts.
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Shoulder Health: The high arm reaches (like at 0:05) are great for mobility but can cause impingement if done repeatedly above shoulder height with speed. If there is any clicking or discomfort in the shoulder, lower the arms immediately. Focus on keeping movements expansive but contained within the level of the shoulder joint, or slightly below. Use fluid wrist movements and expressive hand gestures to maintain the energy of the dance without overly straining the shoulder capsule.
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Focus on Posture and Mobility: The arm choreography the senior performs (0:05-0:07) can be extended to target posture. Incorporate deliberate shoulder blade squeezes and long reaching movements across the body and upward. This helps maintain thoracic mobility and combats the forward slump often associated with sedentary time. Add more mudras from the classical Bollywood style. These are invaluable for maintaining fine motor skills and dexterity. Isolate the specific hand and finger movements, articulating them clearly. These small details are often overlooked but offer significant cognitive and motor skill benefits.
Each session begins with a gentle warm-up, followed by a series of dances, and ends with a cool-down. The variety of dance styles ensures a well-rounded experience, engaging different muscle groups and providing a range of paces throughout the class. This structured yet diverse approach encourages full-body movement while maintaining the entertaining class atmosphere.
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Foot and Ankle Stability: We strongly recommend wearing a supportive, flat shoe or non-slip grip socks on the wooden floor. Being barefoot, while comfortable for rhythm, poses a significant fall risk if you execute a quick pivot or if your feet become slightly sweaty. Keep foot movements small. When shifting weight, focus on rolling from the heel to the toe rather than sudden lateral shifts or slides, which can strain the knee and ankle ligaments.
Each session begins with a gentle warm-up, followed by a series of dances, and ends with a cool-down. The variety of dance styles ensures a well-rounded experience, engaging different muscle groups and providing a range of paces throughout the class. This structured yet diverse approach encourages full-body movement while maintaining the entertaining class atmosphere.
Each session begins with a gentle warm-up, followed by a series of dances, and ends with a cool-down. The variety of dance styles ensures a well-rounded experience, engaging different muscle groups and providing a range of paces throughout the class. This structured yet diverse approach encourages full-body movement while maintaining the entertaining class atmosphere.
Each session begins with a gentle warm-up, followed by a series of dances, and ends with a cool-down. The variety of dance styles ensures a well-rounded experience, engaging different muscle groups and providing a range of paces throughout the class. This structured yet diverse approach encourages full-body movement while maintaining the entertaining class atmosphere.
Each session begins with a gentle warm-up, followed by a series of dances, and ends with a cool-down. The variety of dance styles ensures a well-rounded experience, engaging different muscle groups and providing a range of paces throughout the class. This structured yet diverse approach encourages full-body movement while maintaining the entertaining class atmosphere.
Using session videos of the seniors and volunteers, DanceAI helps to prevent injuries and improve choreography to maximize the seniors' benefits! See some examples below: