Training in delivering Dementia and Parkinson’s friendly dance

Are you an experienced dance artist or teacher with an established practice who would like to develop skills in teaching Dance for Wellbeing to older people inside or outside a care setting? Would you like to have a day working with a dance specialist learning about Dementia and Parkinson’s friendly dance? Whether you are a new dance artist, seasonal dance artist or semi-retired, and looking for a new way to use your skills, this could be an opportunity for you.  

This session, led by award-winning dance and health specialist Dr Rosaria Gracia, is suitable for dancers with some experience of leading dance workshops, but who may want more detailed training in this area. The day will consist of:

• practical and theoretical learning in a fun, safe environment
• refreshments
• a £50 honorarium for each dance artist taking part

To apply,  please complete this short form by 10am, Monday 6 January, 2025.

This training is part of South East Dance’s Older People’s Programme supported by Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust and The Pebble Trust.

About Rosaria Gracia 

Dr Rosaria Gracia.is an award-winning dancer and choreographer, researcher and public speaker. She has expertise in the application of dance and movement in health conditions such as Dementia, Parkinson’s, mild to moderate mental health in the field of dance and health. Rosaria has led South East Dance’s Dementia Friendly Dance sessions, Rise and Shine since 2019.

She has devised and delivered programmes for Social Prescription (HERA Programme since 2013), delivered sessions for the Public, Private and Third sectors supporting people to nurture their health and physical and mental wellbeing (since 2012).

Rosaria devised and delivered a 15-month programme with SAMPAD supporting South Asian dancers to take their art and dance practice to health settings. This training consisted of a combination of theoretical and practical days, with a mentoring programme attached to it while the practitioners were delivering in their placements. 

She is a GYROTONIC® (LEVEL 1 AND 2) AND GYROKINESIS ® (Level 1) trainer, OTAGO Falls Prevention Programme Leader, a  the TARA (Tools for Awakening Resources and Awareness) Approach Certified Practitioner, and  is finalising the Rediscovery Journey (™) for the resolution of Trauma Certification Programme.

Rosaria was awarded the OneDance UK Health and Wellbeing in Dance Award in 2022.