Vital Dance
For people affected by Parkinson’s
weekly
Wulguru Community Centre
Dance Class
Vital Dance
For people affected by Parkinson’s.
Vital Dance classes empower participants to explore movement and music in ways that are refreshing, enjoyable, stimulating and creative.
Exercises are designed to focus the mind and engage the body in both intrinsic and expansive movements, which stimulate memory, spatial and self-awareness. The class includes seated, standing and travelling combinations, always with the option to remain seated. Classes connect participants to their fellow Parkinson’s community encouraging social interaction over tea, coffee and refreshments.
Dancenorth’s Vital Dance classes are part of the global Dance for PD program developed in New York by the Mark Morris Dance Company and our teachers undergo specialised training to facilitate the lessons. The program's title, Vital Dance, references the first name given to the disease - "St Vitus's Dance". Dancenorth is proud to be part of the Dance for Parkinson’s Australia network, made up of artists and organisations offering classes around the country.
Date
Tuesday mornings
Starting Tuesday 4 Feb 2025
Schedule
10.00am - 11.00am
Location
Wulguru Community Centre
Thul Garrie Waja (Wulguru)
Cost
Free.
In 2025, all of Dancenorth’s Community Experience classes will be free to attend. It’s our gift to the community, as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary.
Accessibility
Wulguru Community Centre is an accessible venue. This class is suitable for people who would like to stand, remain seated, or are a wheelchair user.
Additional Information
For more information or to ask any questions about our classes, please contact:
Phone: (07) 4772 2549
Email: community@dancenorth.com.au
“What I really like is that we are seen as pupils not invalids and we have a lot of fun. I’m not a person who joins support groups, but I find Vital Dance suits me perfectly. We do all the exercises to music so we are exercising our brains as well as our bodies. If anyone else sees this & has Parkinsons, or knows someone with it, I would highly recommend joining the group.”Veronica Knowles, Vital Dance participant
