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Dance for Parkinson's | Germany

Project title

Dance for Parkinson's | Germany

Description of initiative

The initiative offers research-backed dance classes for people with Parkinson’s disease online, in New York City, and through a network of partners and associates in more than 300 other communities in 25 countries. Dance develops strength, fluidity, flexibility, stamina, and balance; helps to master skills through progressive training; stimulates cognitive activity connecting the mind to the body; helps to forge social connections and a sense of belonging; helps express stories and emotions; sparks creativity and develops problem-solving skills and brings joy.

Further information on the initiative

Themes: Culture and...

Individual well-being
Physical health
Quality of social relations

Keywords

Parkinson, dance, physical health, therapy

Target group

Older people

Cultural field

Dance

Timeframe

2001 - present

Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt

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Organizer(s)

Mark Morris Dance Group
United States
Private / Business | Culture

Partner(s)

Parkinson's Foundation
United States
NGO / Non-profit | Health
World Parkinson Coalition
United States
NGO / Non-profit | Health