(Texas)
The only thing Texans love more than dancing is helping out fellow Texans – and on June 18 we can do just that.
Arthur Murray Dance Studios are partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association in Texas and hosting the “Dance Across Texas” live virtual event on Thursday, June 18, from 6pm – 8pm.
“The program is part of June’s “Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month” activities, which include The Longest Day fund raising events,” says Christy Hill, The Longest Day manager for the Capital of Texas Alzheimer’s chapter. “These dance teams will compete against each other to raise money for Alzheimer’s education and support in the local communities. Viewers will decide the winners by voting with donations. The dancer(s) that raise the most will be the winner.”
Dancing is not only good physical exercise, it’s a great way to exercise the brain, too. “Scientists have found that the areas of the brain that control memory and skills such as planning and organizing improve with exercise,” says Meg Barron, Alzheimer’s Association Regional Lead – Texas, and Executive Director of the San Antonio & South Texas chapter. “It’s a perfect match for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month.”
Dancers will shoot a video of themselves at home and submit it to run during the event, which will be carried live on the Facebook pages for the Texas Alzheimer’s Association chapters:
Alzheimer’s Association: Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter
Alzheimer’s Association, Dallas & Northeast Texas Chapter
Alzheimer’s Association – North Central Texas Chapter
Alzheimer’s Association: Capital of Texas Chapter
Alzheimer’s Association West Texas Chapter
Alzheimer’s Association San Antonio & South Texas Chapter.
About the Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia – by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.
About Arthur Murray Dance Studios
The Arthur Murray Dance Centers provide beginners dance lessons, wedding dance lessons, ballroom dance lessons and dance classes for everyone. Whether you want to learn to dance as a single or couple, our dance instructors cater to your needs. Founded in New York City in 1912, the company now has 270 studios in 22 countries.
Scott FinleyMgr. Media Engagement – Texas, Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s Association ®3001 Knox St. Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75205 Mobile: 972-595-8859 scfinley@alz.org
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
