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Training & Qualifications
Online Course

Introduction to Dance for People with Parkinson's Online Course and Assessment

This eight-unit online course, developed by People Dancing, Dance for PD®, and Mark Morris Dance Group in association with the Dance for Parkinson’s Network UK, provides dance practitioners and others with core foundational knowledge about the safe, effective, and creative delivery of dance sessions for people with Parkinson’s.

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Professional Qualification

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

If you want to be able to show to yourself and others that you have gained the knowledge and understanding that you need to work safely and creatively with people living with Parkinson’s take the assessment which leads to the qualification: Approaches to Dance for People with Parkinson’s (Level 4 Certificate).

This professional qualification 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. It enables dance artists to evidence their knowledge and understanding of key issues that may have an impact on people living with Parkinson's who participate in a dance session.

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Volunteering

Volunteering in Dance: Dance with Parkinson's Online Learning Course

Created by People Dancing this is a FREE high-quality resource for people who wish to volunteer in a dance session for people living with Parkinson’s.

Volunteering in Dance: The Volunteering Handbook

This FREE handbook has been developed by People Dancing as a resource that offers general guidance on what you may expect as a volunteer supporting community or participatory dance. 

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