Dance for people with Parkinson’s was developed by Olie Westheimer in Brooklyn, New York in 2002 with the Mark Morris dance company.  David Leventhal, (one of the dancers in the Mark Morris company) has been very involved with the programme, and has since collaborated with the English National Ballet (ENB).  In 2010 ENB developed a Dance for Parkinson’s programme in London.  Since then ENB have developed a national programme and courses for dance leaders and health professionals, and have researched the model of dance for Parkinson’s with Roehampton University.  A network has been developed, (Dance for Parkinson’s Partnership UK) - the aim is for every person who has Parkinson’s to have access to a high quality dance class in their locality.

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Kt and Jackie's Dance for Parkinson's classes.

These classes are for people living with Parkinson's and their partners / carers / friends.  They are for any age, and any ability.  You don't need to have ever danced before!  We use a variety of music and dance styles. We always start the warm-up sitting on chairs in a circle.  We do some dance in standing, and some moving around the floor - but all the dances can be adapted to be done seated if needed.

 

When and where?

Every Tuesday morning at the Riverside Leisure Centre, Cowick Street, Exeter. EX4 1AF               

Time: 11am - 12 noon.

Cost?

FIRST SESSION FREE - COME AND GIVE IT A GO!

£50 per couple, or £30 per person for 6 sessions.

If you want to come to just one session at a time, and pay as you come, the cost is £6 per session (or £10 per couple).

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FROM MAY 2024: ZOOM SESSIONS RE-START!

When? Wednesdays at 2pm - 3pm.  We will have a link so you can join us online!

Cost?

£5 per session, or £24 for 6 sessions.

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Contact: 

Jackie Fowler: jackiesclass53@gmail.com    

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Jackie is a Dance for Parkinson’s trained dance instructor, and runs classes for people with Parkinson’s in Exeter.  Katie has now moved to Nottingham, but both still work together to produce new material and dances for the classes.

Katie and Jackie are both members of the Dance for Parkinson’s network, and professional members of People Dancing. 

Both trained with the English National Ballet Instructors.