This month sees Lincolnshire launches dance classes to help Parkinson’s patients thrive in 2025
Dance for Parkinson’s will start this month at the One NK leisure centre in North Hykeham as the result of a cash injection. The Hub Dance will run this. People living with the condition across Lincolnshire will be able to join in the weekly sessions.
The Hub is home to the National Centre for Craft and Design and aims to deliver a “dynamic public programme of workshops, talks, classes, competitions, special events and performances for everyone of all ages and abilities.”
Dance has been shown to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms by improving flexibility, bone health and coordination. Organised by the Hub’s experienced dance team, the classes will focus on helping the attendees with skills that people with the condition typically find challenging, such as posture, strength and balance.
The sessions will cost £3 per person and take place every Thursday following December’s free taster session. Accessibility is a key feature of the initiative, and no prior dancing experience is required to take part.
After the 45-minute sessions, those taking part will be able to socialise with each other in a relaxed setting. Sharing in these moments of happiness is pivotal for those struggling with what can be an incredibly debilitating condition.
Emily Luce, Dance Development Officer at the Hub Dance team, spoke of the importance of this scheme; “There is a real need for more Physical Activity opportunities for people with Parkinson’s in this area.”
We hope that this class will offer a safe and fun environment for people to be more active, get creative and meet others,” Emily said. “We are so excited to start this new Dance for Parkinson’s sessions.”
According to Lincolnshire’s NHS statistics, over 2,000 people in the county are currently diagnosed with Parkinson’s, making these initiatives as crucial as ever. The colder temperatures that are brought in by the winter months also create additional complications for people struggling with the illness.