Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
Performing Arts of Rancho
Since 2001, The Performing Arts of Rancho has established itself as a unique and truly valuable program where performers are provided with a creative outlet to express themselves through song, dance, poetry, and comedy. The program motivates individuals to push themselves physically, whether to walk on stage, to learn to dance from a wheelchair, or to strengthen their breathing for better vocal production. Participation also helps performers overcome adversity and regain their confidence and self-esteem despite existing physical limitations.
Benefits Include:
- Promoting health and well-being
- Encouraging emotional expression
- Improving self-esteem
- Increasing social participation
- Building a sense of community
- Developing leadership skills
- Developing skills needed to return to school and work
- Developing confidence following disease or disability
- Working on productive, purposeful tasks
- Engaging in active listening and communication
- Establishing a support system of fellow performers through sharing humor and courage
- Improving quality of life while recovering from and living with physical disabilities
- Developing artistic talents as work skills within the field of entertainment
- Sharing talents for professionals already working within the field of entertainment
Activities Include:
- Rehearsals
- Performances for patients in the hospital
- Grand performances for Rancho patients, staff and community
- Performances at Rancho special events
- Facilitating and participating in Rancho Wellness Center classes
- Performances at Downey Concerts in the Park
How to Participate:
- Attend the Performing Arts class offered in the Rancho Wellness Center.
Performing Arts of Rancho FAQs
Contact Us:
Michele Berro, MA, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy Manager/Program Coordinator
(562) 385-7571
mberro@dhs.lacounty.gov