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  • Public Health
  • Community Health
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Underserved urban communities face barriers to physical activity.
  • Intergenerational programs can promote health and social cohesion.
  • Community-based participatory research (CBPR) enhances program relevance and effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the "Dance for Health" program, an intergenerational initiative.
  • To assess its effectiveness in increasing physical activity access in an underserved urban community.
  • To determine program engagement and impact on health outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Observational study design utilizing community-based participatory research (CBPR).
  • Weekly two-hour line dancing sessions led by trained instructors over one month in spring and fall (2012-2016).
  • Outcomes assessed by nurse practitioner students mentoring high school students, including heart rate, perceived exertion, steps, enjoyment, and adiposity.

Main Results:

  • 521 participants (ages 2-79) attended the program.
  • Approximately 50% of children and 80% of adults reached target heart rate.
  • High program enjoyment reported by all participants; no significant change in adiposity observed.

Conclusions:

  • Dance for Health demonstrated strong community engagement and enjoyment.
  • The program facilitated adequate physical exertion, especially in adults.
  • Dance offers an enjoyable, culturally appropriate, and low-cost method to increase physical activity for families.