What is Dance for People with Parkinson’s?
Dance for Parkinson’s Network Canada (DFPNC) believes that high quality dance programs for people with Parkinson’s disease should be easily accessible anywhere in the country.
Dance classes for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are designed to be safe, accessible, and beneficial for someone with PD. Physical and cognitive limitations are not barriers to participation. Beyond the therapeutic benefits of dance for people with PD, these dance programs provide the community with an opportunity to experience the joy of dancing.
Where to dance
Dance programs for people with Parkinson’s disease are offered in cities across Canada. Find a location near you.
A Prescription for Dance
This film illustrates how people with Parkinson’s experience dance—socially, emotionally, mentally, and physically—and the meaningful impact a dose of dance can have in someone’s life.
Synapse Dance
Through animation, watch what happens in the brain of a dance student with Parkinson's.