Region Uppsala

"Dancing Together" is a project where preschoolers and seniors meet through dance and movement.
During 2024 and 2025, dance gatherings was organized in several municipalities across the county of Uppsala where preschoolers in the age of 4-5 regularly visited seniors at day centers or nurcing homes to share the joy of dancing. The main part of the seniors had dementia or another type of cognitive impairment. The sessions were led by an experienced dance instructor, and each occasion had a special theme, such as "helping each other" or "circus." After dancing, the groups came together for a shared moment with coffee, fruit and conversation, creating space for connections and memories across generations.
The project is based on the idea how dance and movement strengthen the body and are important for our health. Social settings and meaningful encounters are valuable for both young and old, creating a sense of community and participation. Their hope is that the initiative will continue and inspire ongoing collaboration between child and elder care services.
One of the projects led to the creation of a crafting corner, where children and seniors continued to meet even after the dance sessions to create, paint, and craft together. This spontaneous continuation highlights the value of creating natural meeting places where culture can serve as a bridge.

Dancing together is a collaboration between Region Uppsala and Uppsala, Tierp, Östhammar, Knivsta and Håbo municipality