Residents at two Denver-area senior-living facilities have been participating in weekly dance classes led by students and faculty members from Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Dance program. Senior lecturers Nicole Predki and Leslie Merrill Schmidt emphasize the health benefits of dance for older adults, including neuroplasticity and protection against dementia. Their classes, held at Balfour Senior Living and Park Hill Residence, encourage residents to explore movement patterns, breath exercises and somatic awareness.

Meet David Morrison: Ex-Pro Boxer & Nutrition Dynamo 🥊🥦Join us on a journey with David Morrison, a former pro boxer turned Nutrition and Dietetics student at Metropolitan State University of Denver! He's the force behind Fuel Tank Nutrition, a game-changing initiative ensuring athletes in underserved communities have the tools and access to healthy foods they need to thrive.David's vision clinched first place in the Reimagine Wellness pitch competition hosted by the Gina and Frank Day Health Institute at MSU Denver and secured $12,000 to kickstart his transformative classes! Starting this March, his innovative program is already making waves.But that's just the beginning! Morrison's blueprint involves scaling up the impact by teaming up with Brick City Boxing Academy at Elyria-Swansea's Johnson Recreation Center. Together, they'll deliver six-week nutrition and cooking demos, empowering youth, parents, and entire communities.David will graduate alongside his fellow Roadrunners this Friday, May 10 at the Denver Coliseum! 🎓