Not every day is a great day, so for days when you can’t come to class, we have a lovely class you can do at home below.
OR! If you’d like to sample the kind of thing we do in class try this sample class video.
Before you get started there are some safety things to keep in mind. Please ensure you have:
Prior to beginning this class you obtain your doctor’s advice as to the suitability of this program for you
A sturdy chair with strong back support, preferably without arms - do NOT sit in a swivel chair or chair with wheels
A good amount of room in front, either side and behind you - roll up any rugs or similar that may cause you to slip or trip when doing standing movements
Assistance nearby if you need it for standing, balance or any other mobility issues
A water bottle within reach as we have a 45 second break between some of the exercises for you to be able to have a drink and a rest
We have two videos of the same class for you, so select the one you prefer:
Dance for all - Full: Video that takes you through how to do each exercise before then doing the exercise
Dance for all - dancing only: Video that is just dancing the exercises with music
Other class videos from Australia & around the world
This is full seated to standing class presented by Shannon, Katrina & Paris that was funded by The City of Melbourne COVID-19 Arts Grants in the first half of 2020.
On the Dance for Parkinson’s Australia site you can find exercises that are “taken from the Dance for Parkinson’s classes in New South Wales devised and delivered by Teaching Artists in Australia. They were filmed in December 2019 at the Hannaford Centre in Sydney and were inspired in part by ideas of summer and Australian themes.”
The Scottish Ballet Health department also deliver Dance for Parkinson’s classes, and they have been doing so live via Facebook for many months. Here is just one of those wonderful classes for you to try.
Houston Ballet Director of Education Jennifer Sommers teaches a Dance for Parkinson's class, in partnership with Houston Area Parkinson Society, remotely from her home.
Seated Dance for Parkinson’s exercises presented by the Queensland Ballet.
Lincoln Nebraska’s local government television station presenting Dance for Parkinson’s/Movement & Music classes.
“An innovative program for seniors and people with Parkinson's Disease or other neurological disorders taught in the Dance for PD® (Parkinson's disease) method. Participants explore movement and music while doing dance based activities in ways that are enjoyable, stimulating and creative. No dance experience in necessary. The class is a comfortable pace.”