In-Person
Exercise

Connect & Flow classes: Dance and Movement

  • Connect & Flow classes: Embodied and relational dance and movement sessions led by Dr Mel Brierley an experienced dance and health practitioner and registered somatic movement educator with ISMETA. Mel has facilitated classes for the Parkinson’s community for the past 17 years. Her PhD (University of Roehampton) focused on dance and movement as home-based one-to-one practice.
  • Connect & Flow classes are inclusive and suitable for all levels through chair-based, standing, and travelling practice.
  • Classes promote:
    1) Teacher-led and improvised movement for greater stamina, strength, balance, coordination, and proprioceptive awareness.
    2) Improved cognitive switching, planning and execution of movement. Working with movement visualisations, creativity, and the imagination.
    3) Focus on caring for self and others.
  • Family, friends, and other caregivers are welcome.
  • Please wear loose clothing and bring a water bottle.
  • No booking is required. For more information contact: Anne Callander: [email protected]
  • £3.50 (includes class and refreshments)
  • www.consciousbodies.co.uk
When
  • Weekly every Thursday
    From 14:00 until 15:30
Cost
Yes
Primary contact
Dr Mel Brierley

Location

Chorley Parkinson’s UK support group
The dance studio, Primrose Gardens
Chorley
PR7 2EE

Please note that this activity is not organised by Parkinson's UK (company number 00948776). Parkinson’s UK is not responsible for the activity and is not liable for any advice given or treatment received, or for any loss or damage incurred because of attending the activity.