Conventional may be good but different brings on change. In this mini series we take a deep dive into a conversation between Dr. Ines Debove of Bern Switzerland and Prof. Bas Bloem in Holland.

In Take 1 Parkinson Transformed we wanted to know: Why dance?

The more physically active, the easier it is to live well with Parkinson’s. This includes forms of dance, such as Tango, ballet, tap dance and seated dance. Music is also increasingly used by therapists and exercise professionals to improve walking, balance and other activities related to gait.

Tango for is among the most studied type of dancing for Parkinson’s. It’s a good choice because walking is its basic step. The large strides are much like those taught during physical therapy to combat freezing episodes.

Stay tuned for our next take where we will discover music with Parkinsons.

→ Bettina Rotzetter – Filmmaker/Producer

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