Free online dance programme launches to help more communities live well in winter

The online dance community is aiming to help more newly diagnosed and young onset people living with Parkinson’s across the UK to live well in a fun and social way. 

Delivered by experienced instructors from BounceBack Exercise and supported by funding from Parkinson’s UK, the new dance classes are designed to be a flexible entry level way for people of working age to enjoy being active at their pace. 

No previous experience of dance or exercise is required and all abilities are welcome to join in, plus relatives and loved ones are also welcome to take part in the online classes. 

The classes are delivered by Steph Still, an experienced dance teacher, professional dancer and MSc in Clinical Exercise Science, who delivers a fun and friendly online workout for people with Parkinson’s. 

How dance can help people to live well with Parkinson’s 

Dance is shown to have many physical and wellbeing benefits for people with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions. These can include: 

• Reduced stiffness 

• Better/increased mobility 

• Better bone health and flexibility 

• Better mood and feeling of wellbeing 

• More energy and improved sleep

• Reduced stress and anxiety 

• Better balance and coordination 

• Increased muscle strength and joint health 

• Improved cardiovascular health 

Event details:

• When: weekly on Mondays from 5pm to 5.30pm 

• Where: online, using Zoom video software (registration is required)

• Cost: Free

For more information about the new accessible dance classes, contact admin@bouncebackexercise or visit bouncebackexercise.com