A Dance with Parkinson's Disease and University Students. Issue 2 (3rd April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Warchal-King, Jessica C.
• Is Part Of: Dance education in practice. Volume 3:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 21
• Page End: 24
• Publication Date: 2017-04-03
• Subjects: Dance -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 792.8071
• DOI: 10.1080/23734833.2017.1310536
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2373-4833

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Dance for PD® (Parkinson's disease) is a class designed for people living with the diagnosis and challenges of Parkinson's disease. The program was originally founded by the Mark Morris Dance Group, and teachers have been trained in these methods across the world. I led a Dance for Parkinson's Disease program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for several years. This article details the lessons I learned from my students about how to be a classroom and community leader through a focus on student empowerment, the value of shared teaching, and a consistent class structure .