Live Well and Dance with Parkinson's

A digital book of reflections, inspirations and ideas for setting up and sustaining dancing with Parkinson’s activity, written by People Dancing and friends.

Live Well & Dance with Parkinson’s (2020-24) was an ambitious and creative programme of dance and community development, alongside people living with Parkinson’s and their families, loved ones and carers. Six hub partnerships across England were selected via research that identified gaps in dance provision and specialist Parkinson’s services. The aim was to create long-term impact in local areas to build stronger and more connected communities alongside people living with Parkinson’s.

This book brings together reflections from across all the programme locations. Resulting from over four years of learning, we capture the different perspectives of participant dancers and Area Creative Coordinators, sharing their key insights, unique approaches and experiences.

In 2026, dancing with, by and for people living with Parkinson's is as relevant as ever and this book is testament to the development, celebration and transformative power of a community dancing together, in shared creativity, connection and joy.

73 pages