Neuro-Moves - Dance for Parkinson’s
Tutor: Helen Gould MBE, Dance Artist, LPM Dance
Join us for a warm, friendly and elevating dance class for people living with Parkinson’s, and their friends and family. The class incorporates a variety of dance styles and eclectic music. It can be done seated or standing and is suitable for all abilities.
The class starts with a seated warm-up, gradually leading to exercises that can take us to standing (optional).
Dance has been shown to support symptoms commonly associated with Parkinson’s. Research shows dance can help motor control, coordination, balance and fluidity of movement whilst also supporting general wellbeing.
This session is part of a World Parkinson’s Day collaboration with Parkinson’s UK, the national charity supporting the Parkinson’s community, and We Are Undefeatable.
Preparation
- Ensure you have enough room around you to reach out to the side without hitting anything. Make sure there are no trip hazards on the floor around you too.
- Wear something cool and comfortable that you can move in. You can have bare feet or comfortable soft footwear. Make sure you won’t slip on the floor in whatever you choose to wear.
Video time
40 minutes
About Helen
Helen has been leading specialist classes for people with Parkinson’s for 12 years. She brings over 20 years of professional dance experience as a performer and teacher, alongside research in the field that focuses on the relationship between movement, music and imagery.
She was awarded an MBE for services to people living with Parkinson’s in 2024. LPM Dance delivers in-person and online specialist classes for people living with neurological conditions as part of their Neuro-Moves Programme.
You catch watch more videos from Helen on LPM Dance's YouTube Channel by following the 'Watch more' button below.
- A sturdy, firm chair – ideally with no armrest
- Drinking water
See more from Parkinson's Awareness Month
This April, we're honouring Parkinson's Awareness month with a variety of Parkinson's-focused sessions!
On the 8th of April, Rory Cellan-Jones is joining us for a conversation about a very special lady in his life - Sophie, a very shy rescue dog from Romania.
On World Parkinson's Day on the 11th of April, we're collaborating with Parkinson's UK, the national charity supporting the Parkinson's community, and We Are Undefeatable to host a day of Parkinson's-friendly exercise sessions. From Dance classes to Parkinson's Beats exercise drumming, there are a variety of sessions with standing and seated options that everyone can join in with.
World Parkinson's Day
You can find out more about World Parkinson's Day at Parkinson's UK, and how you can get involved in this fantastic initiative!