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ENGLAND
Banbury (T)
Dance for Parkinson’s
Wednesdays
2:30-3:30 p.m. followed by refreshments
Weekly for eight weeks 8 week blocks between February and December
No fee
Lead instructor: Paula Bailey
Sponsoring/host organization Banbury Parkinson’s Group, Banbury Parkinson’s Fellowship, Cherwell District Council
Royal Voluntary Service
Cornhill Centre
Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 5NT
For more information and to register, please contact Mick Terry at the Banbury Parkinsons Group by phone: 01295 710822.
Blackburn (T)
Dance and Parkinson’s ‘Oop North’
Fridays
2:30-3:45 p.m.
Weekly for eight weeks starting September 13
3.50 including tea/coffee and time to chat & get info
Lead instructor: Paula Bailey
Sponsoring/host organizations: Parkinson’s UK, LPM, Community Fund
The Bureau Centre for the Arts,
Penny Street,
Blackburn, BB1 6HQ
For more information and to register, please contact Helen Gould (MSc, BA) by phone: 07812 571560 or by email: LPMDanceforhealth@gmail.com
Bournemouth (T)
Parkinson’s Dance, Bournemouth
Fridays 3:15-4:45 pm
Weekly
Drop-ins allowed. Pre-booking is advisable. £3.50 for those with the condition. Free for carers.
Sponsoring organization: Pavilion Dance South West
Lead teachers: Aimee Smith, Louise Hopley
Dance styles/techniques/content covered in class: Free-style, creative, improvisation with elements of Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, Yoga, in a dance context.
Pavilion Dance South West
Westover Road
Bournemouth, BH12BU
For more information, please call 01202 203 630 or visit the PDSW website.
Brighton (T)
Dance for Parkinson’s
Wednesdays
11:30am – 1pm
£5 per class, tea and coffee included
Lead instructors: Lynn Amanda Staff and Katherine le Roux
Dorset Gardens Methodist Church
Dorset Gardens
Brighton BN2 1RL
Directions
For more information or reservations, please contact Katharine or Lynn: dfpdbrighton@outlook.com / 07939 040014
Click here to download a class flyer.
Eastleigh
Dance for Parkinson
Thursdays
2.15pm – 3.45pm
Summer 2019 Series
25th April – 23rd May
6th June – 18th July
Fee: Pay as you go, £3.50 (carers welcome)
Lead instructors: Tori Caine and Gabriel Galvez.
The Point
Leigh Road
Eastleigh, Hants SO50 9DE
For more information and to register, please contact suna.imre@eastleigh.gov.uk/023 8062 7804. To book for any classes, please contact our Box Office on 023 8065 2333.
Exeter
Dance for Parkinson’s
Select Tuesdays
11am – 12 noon
£42 per couple, or £24 per person for 6 sessions | Drop-in fee for 1 or 2 sessions: £7 per session (or £10 per couple)
Lead instructors: Katie Kelsey and Jackie Fowler
Exeter Phoenix
Bradninch Place
Gandy Street
Exeter, EX4 3LSt
For more information, please contact Katie at ktsclass1@gmail.com or Jackie at jackiesclass53@gmail.com.
Hertfordshire–Rickmansworth (T)
Dance for Parkinson’s
Thursdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Drop ins allowed
Sponsoring organizations: Three Rivers District Council and Parkinson’s UK
Lead instructor: Julia Pearce RAD
William Penn Leisure Centre
Shepherds Ln, Mill End
Rickmansworth WD3 8JN
Map
For more information, please phone 07766903914.
Ipswich, Suffolk
Dance for Parkinson’s
English National Ballet and DanceEast
Weekly classes on Wednesday’s, 15:00 – 17:00
Drop in’s welcome
Fee: £6 per class
Partner Organizations: DanceEast, University of Roehampton, Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Teachers: Dance Artist Sarah Lewis and Musician Amy Mallett
Dance styles/techniques/content covered in class: Ballet, contemporary, creative movement, and improvisation inspired by English National Ballet repertoire
DanceEast Wellbeing Studio
Jerwood Dance House
Foundry Lane
Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1DW
Please contact DanceEast to register your interest or for a booking form: charlotte.haddon@danceeast.co.uk / 01473 295232.
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Kendal, Cumbria (T)
Dance movement for people with Parkinsons Disease and their partners or carers
Wednesdays 1-2.30 pm
Weekly year-round
Drop-ins welcome
£3 per class
Lead teachers: Daphne Cushnie
Dance styles/techniques/content covered in class:contemporary, somatic, improvisation, based on neurophysiological principles
Nether Hall
Kirkland, Kendal LA95AD
For more information: 01539 822606 or email daphnecushnie@talktalk.net
Lancaster (T)
Dancing for Parkinson’s
Fridays (twice a month), 10:15-11:30 a.m.
Drop ins welcome
Free of charge
Partner organizations: Lancaster Parkinson’s UK Group
Lead teacher: Melanie Brierley
Dance styles/techniques/content covered in class:contemporary, somatic, improvisation
St John’s Hospice
The Oak Centre
Slyne Road
Lancaster LA2 6ST.
Tel: 01524 382538
For more information, please contact Melanie on 07745 849 714 or by email.
Lancaster (T)
Dancing for Wellbeing
For people living with a range of neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s, as well as their caregivers.
Mondays (weekly) from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Drop ins welcome
Free of charge
Partner organizations: The Neurodropin Centre
Lead teacher: Melanie Brierley
Dance styles/techniques/content covered in class:contemporary, somatic, improvisation
The Neurodropin Centre
Stone Row Head
Lancaster LA1 3QZ.
Tel:01524 840762
For more information, please contact Melanie on 07745 849 714 or by email.
Lancashire, Cumbria and North Yorkshire (T)
Dancing Together
Weekly one-to-one sessions (1 hour) in people’s homes
For more information, please contact Melanie on 07745 849 714 or by email.
Liverpool (T)
Dance for Parkinson’s
English National Ballet and MDI
Weekly classes on Thursdays, 2pm – 4pm
Drop-ins welcome
Fee: £3.50 per person
Partner organizations: Merseyside Dance Initiative, University of Roehampton, Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Teachers: Dance Artist Helen Gould and Musician Stephen Mannings
Dance styles/techniques/content covered in class: Ballet, contemporary, creative movement and improvisation inspired by English National Ballet repertoire
Merseyside Dance Initiative
24 Hope Street
Liverpool, L1 9BX
Please contact Rachel Rogers at MDI to register your interest or for a booking form:
info@mdi.org.uk / 0151 708 8810.
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London-Brentford
Move into Wellbeing: For people living with Parkinson’s and other mobility restrictions
Mondays 1:15 – 2:15 PM
Dates: 27 January – 30 March 2020
Thursdays 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Dates: 30 January – 26 March 2020
Suggested Fee: £5 per class
FREE for Hounslow Borough residents
Dance Styles/technique/content covered : Ballet, Contemporary, Gentle Stretching and Breathing Exercises, Creative Movement
The session will start seated in chairs, and there will be musical accompaniment. Please wear comfortable clothing to allow range of movement.
Lead Teachers: Beatrice Ghezzi & Donna Schoenherr
With the help of volunteers & classroom assistants
Directed by: Donna Schoenherr and Ballet4life.com®, Member of Dance for Parkinson’s UK Network
Danehurst Activity and Resource Centre
Brent Lea, TW8 8HX
Map
Transport: Buses 237 and 267 to Brent Lea; Free parking available on site; Clear signage available
Please email classes@ballet4life.com for further details and to register or visit www.moveintowellbeing.org.uk.
London-Chiswick
Move into Wellbeing: For people living with Parkinson’s and other mobility restrictions
Regular sessions:
Thursdays 12:45-1:45 PM (Meet at 12:30 PM)
09 January – 26 March 2020 (No class on Half Term 20 Feb)
Saturdays 1:45-2:45 PM (Meet at 1:30 PM)
11 January – 28 March 2020 (No class on 22 February)
Suggested Fee for participant: £8 per class
Essential carer free of charge
Suggested Fee for one accompanying adult: £8 per class
Standing Order Options Available:
£20 per month for 1 class (Thursday) a week
£35 per month for 2 classes (Thursday and Saturday) a week
Dance Styles/technique/content covered : Ballet, Contemporary, Gentle Stretching and Breathing Exercises, Creative Movement
The session will start seated in chairs, and there will be musical accompaniment. Please wear comfortable clothing to allow range of movement.
Lead Teachers: Beatrice Ghezzi & Donna Schoenherr
With the help of volunteers & classroom assistants
Directed by: Donna Schoenherr and Ballet4life.com®, Member of Dance for Parkinson’s UK Network
St Peter’s Church
Southfield Road
London, W4 1BB
Travel directions
Please email us for further details and to register or visit www.moveintowellbeing.org.uk.
Moving into Wellbeing is now a Registered Charity.
London-Fulham/Hammersmith (T)
AWE Inspired Dance for Parkinson’s
Saturdays from 2-4pm
December 21 & 18 2019, and January 4, 11, 18, 25th 2020
£5.00/ class suggested donation (Carers/ partners attend free of charge)
Lead instructor: Alexis Wickwire Ephgrave
Dance styles: ballet, theatre, contemporary, tap, improvisation, ballroom, story-based mime.
St. Clement’s Hall
286 Fulham Palace Road
London, SW6 6HP
For information and to register, please contact Alexis via email: aweinspireddance@yahoo.co.uk
London–Isleworth
Move into Wellbeing: For people living with Parkinson’s and other mobility restrictions
Thursdays 10 – 11 a.m.
Dates: 17 Jan – 7 Feb 2019
Time: 10 – 11 am
suggested Fee: £5 per class
FREE for Hounslow Borough residents
Lead Teacher: Beatrice Ghezzi
This class has been made possible thanks to and as part of the NHS Activities for the over 60’s programme
Greenham House,
55 Stanborough Road, Hounslow
Middlesex, TW3 1YF
Please email classes@ballet4life.com for further details and to register or visit www.moveintowellbeing.org.uk.
London-Hampton (T)
Musical Moving, Dance for People with Parkinson’s
11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Second, third and fourth Wednesdays of the month
Drop-ins welcome–please call to register interest
Lead teachers: Joanne Duff and Anna Gillespie, Musician
Dance styles/techniques/content covered in class: Modern, ballet, jazz, tap, folk, creative and improvisation
The White House, 45 The Avenue, Hampton TW12 3RN. View map
For more information: 020 8739 0208, or contact via email: contact@musicalmoving.org
Visit musicalmoving.org for more information
London–Kensington (T)
Dance for Parkinson’s
English National Ballet
Weekly classes on Saturdays, 3pm – 5pm
Fee: £5 per person
Partner organizations: English National Ballet, University of Roehampton, Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Lead teachers: Dance Artists Danielle Jones, Rebecca Trevitt with Musicians Jon Petter and Nathan Tinker
Dance styles/techniques/content covered in class: Ballet, contemporary, creative movement and improvisation inspired by English National Ballet repertoire
English National Ballet
Markova House
39 Jay Mews
London, SW7 2ES
Please contact Danielle Jones at English National Ballet to register your interest or for a booking form:
learning@ballet.org.uk / 020 7581 1245.
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London-Kentish Town (T)
Dance for Parkinson’s
Mondays 2:00-3:45 p.m.
Drop-ins welcome–please call to register interest
Lead teachers: Joanne Duff and Anna Gillespie, Musician
Dance styles/techniques/content covered in class: Modern, ballet, jazz, tap, folk, creative and improvisation
Kentish Town Health Centre
2 Bartholomew Road
London NW5 2BX
For more information: phone 07956 326194 or click here.
London-Kingston upon Thames (T)
Parkinson’s Can Dance
Fridays 1:30pm to 2:45pm starting September 2015
Free taster sessions on Friday, May 22 and Friday, June 19 2015 at 1:30pm
Sessions will run in line with school term dates
Refreshments will be available after class
Lead teacher: Rebecca Trevitt
No previous dance experience is required and carers, friends and partners are welcome to attend.
BalletBoyz Studios
52a Canbury Park Road
Kingston upon Thames KT2 6JX
Transport: The studio is located in Kingston (zone 6). It is a short five-minute walk from the main line railway station and is near the 65 bus route. There is disabled parking available outside the building.
For bookings, please call 020 8549 8814 or email info@balletboyz.com
Click here for more information.
London–Wimbledon (**, T)
Dancing with Parkinson’s
Wednesdays 2:00 – 3:45 pm
Weekly September-June (no classes during school holidays)
Drop-ins welcome–please call to register interest
£3.50 per person
Sponsoring organizations: Wimbledon Guild
Lead teachers: Joanne Duff and Anna Gillespie, Musician
Dance styles/techniques/content covered in class: Modern, ballet, jazz, tap, folk, creative and improvisation
Drake House, Wimbledon Guild
44 St George’s Road, SW19 4ED
For more information: 020 8946 0735, or email: activities@wimbledonguild.co.uk
Visit https://www.wimbledonguild.co.uk for more information
London–South Bank
Dance for Parkinson’s | Rambert
Stay tuned for Winter/Spring 2020 dates!
Rambert
99 Upper Ground
London SE1 9PP
Directions
For more information, please contact Rosie Jeffery on rosie.jeffery@rambert.org.uk or call 020 8630 0616
For more information and term dates please visit us online.
London–Southfields/Wimbledon (T)
Popping For Parkinson’s
Mondays
6.30-7.30pm
Free of charge
Lead instructor: Simone Sistarelli
Dance style: Popping
The Wimbledon Club
Church Road
London, UK SW19 5AG
For more information, please visit poppingforparkinsons.com
London–Croydon–Purley (T)
Croydon PDS Dance Group
Mondays 1-2 pm
Weekly
Drop-ins welcome
£1 per class
Sponsoring organizations: Croydon Council, Croydon Parkinson’s Disease Society
Lead teacher: Gemma Coldicott
Dance styles/techniques/content covered in class: Creative, Contemporary, Ballet, Country Dance and Latin Dance Styles
Purley United Reformed Church,
906 Brighton Road,
Purley, CR8 2LN
For more information: 07887 781361
London-Turnham Green (T)
Move into Wellbeing: For people living with Parkinson’s and other mobility restrictions
Regular sessions:
Thursdays 12:45-1:45 p.m.
10 January – 4 April, 2019 (Half-term 21 February)
Saturdays 1:45-2:45 p.m.
5 January – 6 April, 2019
£5 taster
£8 drop in (suggested)
Partner/carer/family member/guest welcome and free of charge (maximum of one per attendee)
Dance Styles/technique/content covered : Ballet, Contemporary, Gentle Stretching and Breathing Exercises, Creative
The session will start seated in chairs, there will be musical accompaniment, and please wear comfortable clothing which allows for movement.
Lead Teacher: Beatrice Ghezzi with the help of volunteers
Directed by: Donna Schoenherr and Ballet4life.com®, Member of Dance for Parkinson’s UK Network
St. Peter’s Hall, Southfield Road
Turnham Green W4 1BB
Nearest tube: Turnham Green. District Line
Please email us for further details and to register or visit www.moveintowellbeing.org.uk.
Littlemoor, Weymouth, Dorset (T)
Name of class: Parkinson’s Movement/Dance Sessions
Thursday afternoons: first group 2-3:30 pm; second group 3:30-4:30pm followed by refreshments for both groups
Fortnightly
Drop-ins allowed by prior arrangement
£5.00 per class
Sponsoring organization: Weymouth and Dorchester Branch of Parkinson’s UK
Lead teacher: Amanda Fogg
Dance styles/techniques/content covered in class: Free-style with elements of Ballet, Tap, Yoga, Pilates, Tai chi in a dance context.
Directions upon request
Website under construction.
For more information: visit Movement for Parkinson’s, call 01308 868 531 or email Amanda
Manchester–Stretford
Dance for Parkinson’s
Fridays, 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Drop ins welcome
Free of charge
Lead instructor: Catherine Chanoux
Sponsoring organization: Benenden
St Matthews Church Hall
Chapel Ln
Stretford, Manchester M32 9AJ
They are funded by health and wellbeing provider Benenden.
For more information contact traffordparkinsons@gmail.com.
Manchester
Dance for Parkinson’s
Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. including time for refreshments.
£4 per class
The Whitworth, Gallery 5
University of Manchester, Oxford Rd
Manchester M15 6ER
Class on hiatus. Please contact the Engagement Team on 020 7581 1245 or email engagement@ballet.org.uk for more information.
Norwich, Norfolk (T)
Norwich Dance and Parkinson’s Class
Weekly classes on Thursdays 15.15 – 16.15
Lead instructor: Rachel Canavan
Norwich Theatre Royal
Stage 2 building
Theatre St
Norwich NR2 1RL
For more information, please email danceandparkinsonsnorwich@gmail.com or phone 07968 994 116.
Oxford (T)
Dance for Parkinson’s
English National Ballet and Oxford City Council
Weekly classes on Mondays, 1pm – 3pm
Fee: £5 per person
Partner Organizations: English National Ballet, Oxford City Council, Oxford Dance Forum, University of Roehampton, Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Teachers: Dance Artist Kate Hartley with Musician Nia Williams
Dance styles/techniques/content covered in class: Ballet, contemporary, creative movement and improvisation inspired by English National Ballet repertoire
Old Fire Station
George Street
Oxford, OX1 2AQ
Please contact Claire Thompson at Oxford City Council to register your interest or for a booking form:
cthompson@oxford.gov.uk / 01865 252820.
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St. Albans, Herts
Dance class for people with Parkinson’s and their partners/carers
Tuesdays during term time
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Lead teacher: Lucy Stern
Dance styles/techniques/content covered in class: ballet, contemporary, country dance and improvisation, all to live music
Greenwood Park Community Centre
Tippendell Lane
Chiswell Green
AL2 3HW
For more information call Lucy on 07890 513734 or email David Stanfield.
Uckfield, East Sussex (T)
Dance for Parkinson’s
Thursdays 10.45-11.45 followed by a cup of tea.
Weekly
£6 per session
Lead teacher: Maggie Harvey
Uckfield Yoga Studio
81 High St
Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1AS
For more information contact Maggie through magletti@gmail.com or 07980-434951
Winchcombe, North Gloucestershire (T)
Monday May 8, Monday May 15 and Monday May 22, from 2pm to 3.30pm
Abbey Fields Community Centre
Back Lane
Winchcombe
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire GL54 5QH
Instructor: Sarah Hartley
The full course of seven classes begins on Monday June 5 and runs until July 24.
It costs £4.50 per session for people with Parkinson’s and is free for their family, carers and friends.
The entrance fee includes tea, coffee and biscuits.
For more information call 01242 603207 oremail Ms. Hartley.
SCOTLAND
Aberdeen, Scotland
Dance for Parkinson’s
Tuesdays, 27 August – 12 November (no session 1 October)
14.00 – 16.00
Classes cost £5 and are free for carers/personal assistants/companions
His Majesty’s Theatre
Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1GL, UK
Entrance is via the Stage Door, opposite Denburn Car Park and wheelchair users should enter by the main foyer/Box Office
Contact Éowyn Barrett at Citymoves Dance Agency: citymoves@citymoves.org.uk or visit the Citymoves website.
Dundee, Scotland
Dance for Parkinson’s Scotland
Mondays, 2 September – 9 December
11.30 – 13.30
Classes cost £2.50 and are free for carers/personal assistants/companions
The Space
Dundee College
Kingsway Campus
Old Glamis Road, Dundee, DD3 8LE
Contact Yolanda Aguilar from Shaper/Caper: yolanda@shapercaper.com or visit the Shaper/Caper website.
Dundee, Scotland (T)
Dance4Parkinson’s
For information, please contact Suzie Main at suziefmain@gmail.com or on 07545 276328.
Edinburgh, Scotland (T)
Dance for Parkinson’s Scotland
Wednesday, 28 August – 18 December
11.30 – 13.30
Dance Base
14-16 Grassmarket
Edinburgh EH1 2JU
Contact Jen Cunningham at Dance Base: jen@dancebase.co.uk or visit the Dance Base website.
Glasgow, Scotland (T)
Dance for Parkinson’s Scotland
Mondays 22 July – 23 September; 7 October – 2 December
11.00 – 12.30 & 13.30 – 15.00
Classes cost £5.00 and are free for carers/personal assistants/companions
Tramway Theatre
25 Albert Drive
Glasgow G41 2PE
Contact Tiffany Stott at Scottish Ballet: tiffany.stott@scottishballet.co.uk or visit the Scottish Ballet website.
Greenock
Dance for Parkinson’s Scotland
Tuesdays 23 July – 3 December
13.15 – 14.30
The Beacon Arts Centre
Custom House Quay
Greenock PA15 1HJ
Contact Tiffany Stott at Scottish Ballet: tiffany.stott@scottishballet.co.uk or visit the Beacon Arts Centre website.
Inverness
Dance for Parkinson’s Scotland
Thursdays, 29 August – 14 November (no session 24 October)
13.30 – 15.30
Eden Court
Theatre Bishops Road
Inverness IV3 5SA
Contact Louise Marshall at Eden Court: lmarshall@eden–court.co.uk or visit the Eden Court website.
Kilmarnock
Dance for Parkinson’s Scotland
Wednesdays 24 July – 4 December
10.45 – 13.00
Centre Stage
11-13 James Little Street
Kilmarnock KA1 4AT
Contact: Louise Hunter at Scottish Ballet: louise.hunter@scottishballet.co.uk
Peebles
Dance for Parkinson’s Scotland
Thursdays 10 October – 12 December
11.15 – 13.15
Classes cost £5 and are free for carers/personal assistants/companions
Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre
Eastgate
Peebles EH45 8AD
Contact: Alex Saunders at Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre: alex@eastgatearts.com
Perth
Dance for Parkinson’s Scotland
Mondays 23 September – 16 December (no session 7 October)
11.00 – 13.00
23 September – 4 November (no session 7 October)
The Space
Perth Theatre
Mill Street
Perth PH1 5HZ
11 November – 16 December
Norie-Miller Studio
Perth Concert Hall
Mill Street
Perth PH1 5HZ
Contact: Peter Royston at Horsecross Arts: PeterRoyston@horsecross.co.uk
WALES
Blackwood (T)
Dance for Parkinson’s Class
Blackwood Miners’ Institute
Weekly class on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
First session free, care givers welcome
Fee: £3.50 per session
Host Organization: Caerphilly Theatre and Arts Service
Teachers: Dance experts from National Dance Company Wales in association with English National Ballet
Blackwood Miners Institute
High St,
Blackwood, NP12 1AA, UK
For more information on joining the group, or to volunteer, please contact Caerphilly via email or call 078417 99947.
Cardiff (T)
Dance for Parkinson’s
English National Ballet and National Dance Company Wales
Weekly classes on Thursdays 2pm-3.30pm
Drop ins welcome
Fee: £3.50 per class
Partner Organizations: National Dance Company Wales, University of Roehampton, Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Teachers: Dance Artist Yvette Wilson and Musician Helen Woods
Dance styles/techniques/content covered in class: Ballet, contemporary, creative movement, and improvisation inspired by English National Ballet repertoire
National Dance Company Wales
The Dance House, Wales Millennium Centre
Pierhead Street,
Cardiff, CF10 4PH
Please contact National Dance Company Wales to register your interest or for a booking form:
Email: guy@ndcwales.co.uk
Telephone: 02920 635600
To find out more about Dance for Parkinson’s in Cardiff, please click here.
Gwynedd – North Wales (T)
DFP
Monday Oct. 28 2:30 – 4:00pm
Monthly
No pre-registration necessary
Free
Memorial Hall
Llandudno Junction
Llandudno, Gwynedd,
United Kingdom
For more information please contact Alison Underwood, Lead Co-Ordinator of the Llandudno and district Parkinson’s UK Group, by phone at 01492 533459 or by email