ISTD and People Dancing partnership

ISTD members now have access to exclusive courses and training from People Dancing, specialists in community and participatory dance. These courses, which enable you to work with older adults and people with Parkinson's, are available at a special discounted rate.

If you are interested in expanding your dance practice the courses will give you an opportunity to gain a firm foundation in issues that may affect these two population groups and understand how to develop dance opportunities that will be safe and enjoyable.

The courses have been developed in partnership with leading dance artists who specialise in delivering dance with particular populations, such as David Leventhal (Dance for PD®/Mark Morris Dance Group) and Diane Amans (author of ‘Age and Dancing: Older People and Community Dance Practice’).

“I found the actual course was terrific - loved how it was short, efficient, focussed, contained all the important info, and presented in a variety of fun, engaging and accessible ways." - Philip Piggin, online course participant.

Simply select the Organisational Partners Price when making your purchase and allow 7-10 working days to receive your access code via email once you have successfully purchased an item. You will need your ISTD membership number at the point of purchase.

Multi-user license are available for organisations for groups of 6 or more leaners at an additional discount. Please email qualifications@communitydance.org.uk for further information. Additional discounts are also available for groups of 20+ users.

DANCE WITH OLDER PEOPLE

People Dancing Summer Intensive. Photo: Rachel Cherry.

Introduction to Leading Dance with Older People Online Course and Assessment

This online learning course stimulates thinking about what it means to grow older, what health issues may (or may not) have an impact on people as they age, and what issues dance practitioners should consider when planning dance sessions with older people.

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Evidence your knowledge and understanding: Approaches to Dance with Older People Professional Qualification - 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 older people take the assessment which leads to the qualification.

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Purchase options: Save money by buying the Online Course and Qualification together as a bundle. Don't forget to select the Organisational Partner’s Price when you choose your options!

DANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S

Live Well & Dance with Parkinson's Leicester, dance class. Photo: Rachel Cherry.

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 provides dance practitioners and others with core foundational knowledge about the safe, effective, and creative delivery of dance sessions for people living with Parkinson’s. It covers the 10 core principles and the artistic imperative; medical condition and medication; safe practice and undertaking a risk assessment; teaching techniques – environment, setting expectation and providing cues; class design and structure; exercise design; translation for inclusion and accessibility.

It is aimed at dancers and teaching artists who have little or no prior experience of working with people living with Parkinson’s but wish to include them in their regular classes or set up sessions specifically for members of the Parkinson’s community.

This course also provides learners with the opportunity to take an assessment for the Approaches to Dance for People with Parkinson’s Professional Qualification (see further information below).

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Evidence your knowledge and understanding: Approaches to Dance for People with Parkinson’s Qualification - 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).

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Purchase options: Save money by buying the Online Course and Qualification together as a bundle. Don't forget to select the Organisational Partner’s Price when you choose your options!

Volunteering in Dance: Dance with Parkinson's Online Course

This course has been created by People Dancing for people who wish to volunteer in a dance session for people living with Parkinson’s. It is a FREE high-quality resource that dance teaching artists and practitioners can use to signpost people who may already volunteer in a class or who may be interested in volunteering.

Volunteering in Dance: The Volunteering Handbook

This 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. It can be downloaded for FREE and can also be used in conjunction with the Volunteering in Dance: Dance with Parkinson's Online Learning Course.

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