AIM in the Community

Visual Arts

Art at Grow Hub – Assist AIM artists in residence in leading an arts workshop with disabled adults at a local plant nursery.
Place: Grow Hub, 2900 NE 8th Ave Gainesville Fl 32609
Time: Tuesdays 9am-12pm
Artist in Residence: Sarah Hinds and Kris Sullivan

Dance

A glimpse into AIM’s Dance for Life class

Seniors on the Move – assist Dancer in Residence with facilitating a vibrant community-based dance and movement class designed to promote health, joy, and connection among older adults, particularly seniors of color within the Gainesville Duval community. The class combines gentle movement, rhythmic expression, and culturally relevant music to encourage physical activity, social interaction, and overall well-being.
Place: Gainesville Duval Community, Clarence R. Kelly Community Center 1700 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
Time: Tuesdays 9:45-11:15am
Artist in Residence: Shera Curtis

Dance at Al’z Place– assist Dancer in Residence with facilitating movement at an adult day care facility for those with Alzheimer’s Disease or memory impairment
Place: Al’s Place- 1610 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
Time: Tuesdays 10:25-11:15am
Artist in Residence: Jackie Larson

Dance for Joy (formerly Dance for Lifelong Health) – assist Dancer in Residence with facilitating dance classes for participants over 60
*dance minors and majors or comparable experience preferred
Place: Gainesville Senior Recreation Center (5701 NW 34th Blvd)
Time: Tuesdays 12:00pm-1:30pm
Artist in Residence: Rusti Brandman

Dance for Life Virtual– assist Dancer in Residence with facilitating movement workshops for individuals with movement disorders
*dance minors and majors or comparable experience preferred
Place: Zoom
Time: Wednesdays 12:45pm-2:15pm
Artist in Residence: Jackie Larson

Dance for Life In Person– assist Dancer in Residence with facilitating movement workshops for individuals with movement disorders
*dance minors and majors or comparable experience preferred
Place: Gainesville Senior Recreation Center (5701 NW 34th Blvd)
Time: Thursdays 9:45am-11:15am
Artist in Residence: Jackie Larson

Encore Dancers Workshop – assist Dancer in Residence with facilitating workshops for individuals ages 60+ with previous dance
experience
*dance majors only or comparable experience
Place: Gainesville Senior Recreation Center (5701 NW 34th Blvd)
Time: Thursdays 1:30pm-3:00pm
Artist in Residence: Rusti Brandman