The authors developed a program for older adults to improve spatial awarene
ss and sense of balance while promoting person-environment interaction. Mot
ivating Moves, a 20-min program of 14 movement sequences set to original mu
sic, was offered to 4 groups of older adults (N= 66, mean age = 80.97, SD =
7.34) during 6 weekly I-hr sessions. Participants learned new movements du
ring the first 5 weeks, and all movements were reviewed in the 6th week. Pr
ogram evaluation was based on attendance-pattern data, self-report measures
of program satisfaction, and focus-group interviews. Approximately 64% of
enrollees (n = 42) completed the program, and attendance rates were high (>
89%) for these individuals. Participants reported benefits of Motivating Mo
ves, such as enhanced posture awareness, improved sense of balance, and inc
reased social interaction. Issues related to developing and offering a move
ment program with music are reviewed, with attention to potential difficult
ies and suggestions for program implementation.