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Dance for Parkinson's Open Day

Wednesday 17th June, 11:30 - 13:30 Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH1 2JU

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A celebration of Dance for Parkinson’s at Dance Base as part of HealingArtsScotland, for anyone interested in taking part and learning more about the project. This practical dance and movement session will be taught by Dance for Parkinson’s specialists and will focus on key elements of this established methodology.
 

Our Dance for Parkinson’s Open Day is a chance for anyone with an interest in the project to join in and learn more about this practice. This 1.5hr practical dance and movement workshop will include some seated exercises, fluid movements, and energetic, rhythmic phrases.All ofthe exercises are adaptable, and we support participants to find their own challenges and comfort within the movements. Music is a crucial part of Dance for Parkinson’s sessions, andwe’llenjoy moving to an eclectic soundtrack, as well as
exercising our faces and vocalchords!We’llend with a 30min social caféwhere we willshare somelight refreshmentsand a chat. This session is perfect for anyone living with Parkinson’s, their families, friends, and carers, as well as people working in Parkinson’s care and dance practitioners who would like to learn
more about this practice.