Approaches to Dance for People with Parkinson's - Level 4 Certificate - Qualification

This purchase option includes access to People Dancing's Professional Qualification Approaches to Dance for People with Parkinson's - Level 4 Certificate.

The Level 4 Certificate Approaches to Dance for People with Parkinson’s is a single unit qualification that introduces dance artists to key issues about Parkinson’s that may affect people living with Parkinson’s who participate in a dance class. This qualification introduces dance artists to key issues that may have an impact on people living with Parkinson's who participate in a dance session and planning requirements for the delivery of a safe dance experience. It covers the following in relation to people living with Parkinson's: neurological changes that occur in the brain; potential physical and mental effects of Parkinson's on individuals; the potential impact of Parkinson's medication on a dance class participant; cueing techniques to support participation in dance practice; environmental considerations; structuring a safe participatory dance session.

This qualification (asd associated online course) forms the basis of a number of training courses offered by such training partners as People Dancing, Dance for PD® / Mark Morris Dance Group, Dance for Parkinson’s Australia, and Dancing With Parkinson’s Canada / Canada’s National Ballet School. A passing score is 60% or above.

If you would like to take the online course to prepare you for the People Dancing Professional Qualification ‘Approaches to Dance for People with Parkinson's - Level 4 Certificate' you can purchase this separately or in a bundle of course and qualification together (which costs less than buying the individual items) - details in 'related products', below.

Please allow 7-10 working days to receive an email with your access code once you have successfully purchased this item.  

Multi-user licenses are available for organisations for groups of six or more leaners. Additional discounts are also available for groups of 20+ users. Email qualifications@communitydance.org.uk for further information.