After learning of Mark Morris’ Dance Groups, where they used dance to manage Parkinson’s symptoms, Robichaud was on the first flight to New York to experience the classes for herself. After several months assisting classes, I was completely smitten and saw a future for myself as a DWP instructor. “Be the classes online or in-person, there is a deep sense of community for us all. Many of our dancers have commented on the lifeline that the daily online classes provide.”Not only do the participants benefit from the physical exertion and social interaction, learning the recreating sequences and choreography aid their cognitive functions. Despite the prominent focus on Parkinson’s, the classes are open to all seniors, she said.

Source: CBC News December 16, 2022 10:04 UTC