Power of dance: classes helping people with Parkinson’s disease

April is Parkinson’s awareness month it’s a progressive neurological condition, estimated to affect four million people, worldwide.

Now, the power of dance is being harnessed for people with Parkinson’s in the Hunter and it’s changing lives.

Dance For Parkinson’s official website: 

https://www.danceforparkinsonsaustralia.org/

Coffs Harbour – Dance for Parkinson’s
Venue:  Julie Ross Dance Studio
1/22 Isles Drive, North Boambee Valley, Coffs Harbour
Day:  Wednesdays, school terms only
Time:  10.30am-11.30am
Cost:  $10 per person
Contact:  Julie Ross
Phone:  0402 137 171
Email: jrdance_au@yahoo.com

Hunter Valley – Dancing for Parkinson’s
Venue:  The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Hall
Corner of James St and George St, Morpeth
Dates:  Fridays, following school terms
Time: 10:00am–11:00am
Class Description:  60 minutes class, followed by morning tea.
Contact:  Mikola
Phone:  0401 902 898
Email:  mikola.lee23@gmail.com
Website: https://www.huntershimmysisters.com/parkinsons

Newcastle – Dance for Parkinson’s
Dates:  Tuesdays, in school term dates
Warners Bay Theatre:  11:00am
Rathmines Theatre:  2:00pm
Class Description:  1 hour class of inclusive fun movement & music, occasional social events
Cost:  $15 casual rate, discount available for 5 and 10 dance card bundle
Contact:  Jess Conneely
Phone:  0419 449 578
Email:  jess@dance4wellbeing.com
Website: https://dance4wellbeing.com.au