Effects of Senior Dance on Risk Factors for Falls

Exclusion Criteria

• •Previous stroke with severe neurological impairment
• •Progressive neurological disease
• •Severe visual deficiency, dizziness or vertigo for less than 3 months
• •Inability to maintain a standing position, even with the use of a walking aid or other device
• •Any illness that the physician considers as an exercise contra-indication (e.g. uncontrolled angina, acute coronary disease).
• •Participants who are currently participating in regular exercise programs including strength training and balance challenge, such as supervised group exercise, Tai Chi, Yoga, or any dance activity.