Melanie Bates - Dementia Spring

Melanie Bates

Work Description

I am a violinist dedicated to sharing the healing power of music with the community. I specialize in performing for older adults, assisted living facilities, memory care centers, places of worship, and other nonprofit organizations.

Art Mediums: Music

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flyer for Hat Head play, showing a gray and yellow series of tiled images

‘HatHead’ by Margaret Caterisano

Play brings together five brief moments over the course of one family’s loss and life with dementia

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Brightly colorful image of an orchid with abstracted color blobs surrounding it

‘Clouded Thoughts’ by Briana Lee

Digital art series reflects on a daughter’s experience with the repetitive cycles of dementia

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Emily and another performer dance ballet on stage

The Emily Ricca Project by Emily Ricca

Professional ballerina tours senior living communities, inspiring meaningful connection with excerpts from Sleeping Beauty to Don Quixote

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Movie poster for Keys Bags Names Words, showing two people clasping hands, and looking at each other

‘Keys Bags Names Words’ by Cynthia Stone

Documentary film explores connection among those living with dementia and their families amid the pursuit of hope and action

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Melanie stands before a music stand playing the violin

Melanie the Violinist by Melanie Bates

Musician brings her talents on the violin to memory care facilities in the Washington DC metropolitan area

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Flyer for "Dance for All" shows and illustration of a woman chair-bound, dancing with her hands.

Dance for All by Judy Given

Creative expression through dance and movement engages those living with dementia in culture and community

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