Dancing With Parkinson's
Dance has shown to be very beneficial for people living with Parkinson's; to manage or potentially slow the progression of physical symptoms and to help other associated symptoms such as mental health.
Our Dancing with Parkinson's programme offers dance and movement sessions which are appropriate for those living with Parkinson's and anyone living with a neurological condition, heart or circulatory disease. We are proud that this programme not only delivers a high-quality dance experience for the participants but also allows their companions if they wish to experience it alongside them.
Classes usually last for 1 hour of dancing and 30 minutes of social time. Classes are mainly seated but we encourage those who would like to, to stand. A support artist is always in sessions to share the seated version as the lead practitioner develops standing material.
Classes begin with a led warm up into various seated and standing exercises that mobilise the body and joints, encourage use of voice and rhythm and support brain function through coordination tasks. Class material is matched with rhythmic music spanning across the decades. Creative choreography is often created in collaboration with the dancers, allowing a build on material each week. These exercises test recall of memory and muscles.
All classes end on a cooldown so dancers are ready to refocus on their day ahead. We invite participants to stay at the end of the dancing session for a social lasting 30 minutes including a cuppa and a biscuit.
COLCHESTER
Wednesdays
Dates: 23 | 30 April
7 | 14 | 21 May
4 | 11 | 18 | 25 June
9 | 16 | 23 | 30 July
and 6 | 13 August
Time: 14:30 - 16:00
Split venue: At William Loveless Hall, High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AB and at the Health Hub at the University of Essex, Clingoe House, Knowledge Gateway, CO4. Please double check which venue we are at before attending your first session.
Fee: Classes are currently free of charge but donations are welcomed for the sustainability of the class.
Book: Please call 07490 37 47 17 or email info@dancenetworkassociation.org.uk
or register your interest through our website 'REGISTER YOUR INTEREST PAGE' in the 'WHAT WE OFFER' drop down menu - and our team will be in touch with you.
Supported by the generosity of the National Lottery Awards for All Fund.
For more information or assistance with booking your class, please call us on 07490 37 47 17 or email us at info@dancenetworkassociation.org.uk