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A double-bill to start the year... First, farewell to one and welcome to another...
For those paying attention last week, it will not have escaped notice that I have reconnected with my interest and love of ballet. In trawling their tubular channel, I was delighted to discover that they provide active support to dance as therapy for people with Parkinson's Disease (and also for Multiple Sclerosis and Dementia). I start the year off, then, with the film clip showing how this affects the participants - and of course, it warms my heart, given that PD was what kept father trapped. (it is possible you will have to click the link through to YT if it gives you that...)
That light show was amazing - thanks for sharing. Dance is wonderful therapy for so many things.
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There Parkinson that runs in my family.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
That is a commendable initiative. Fine arts are useful therapies. Music for mental peace, painting for Alzheimer's and so on.
ReplyDeletethat was wonderful!!! and the muzak was great. a good 2021 to you... with love and many smiles...
ReplyDeleteHi Yam - how inspiring ... and yes seeing 2020 out that way is good. Have a happy year ahead .. all the very best - Hilary
ReplyDeleteLoved them both but especially the dance for Parkinson's. Happy New Year to you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy New Year YAM and may it be peaceful and reflective for you.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed both videos but the P.D. was especially meaningful..What a wonderful group activity.
Hugs Cecilia
I heard of this! People are learning so much about what those with disabilities can do.
ReplyDeleteWe enjoyed both videos. It would be nice if all fireworks displays could be changed over to drone ones. We bet the animals would appreciate not having all those loud booms! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteloving the light show and listening to the voices with such a lovely accent to my ears.. and the violin in the background is beautiful. we should all make We Are One our mantra for this new year. the dance is amazing. when i volunteered at a nursing home, we found that music and dance made their day. i wondered how PD could do ballet. now i know.
ReplyDeleteThe light show is amazing! Arts therapy does wonders for people! Happy Hogmanay (yesterday), 2020 was an extraordinary year, we are grateful for your extraordinary friendship…. thank you. Cheers to new beginnings! Happy 2021!
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Marv, Jo Jo, Kozmo, Cinnamon and Barb
I loved that light show and understood most of what was said. Such talented people.
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Klem
How beautiful that something as simple and enjoyable and non-clinical as dance can have this kind of affect on those with Parkinson's. Jeff and I are ballroom dancers and also teach - although, sadly, not since March. According to some sources, ballroom dance is the #1 deterrent to Alzheimer's disease.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you had a love of ballet until recently. I am starting to really enjoy it. My interest was sparked by a performance of Dracula. It was amazing, as is this program.
ReplyDeleteI lost a friend to Parkinson's this year, and it's really been on my mind. This video makes my heart happy on so many levels.
ReplyDeleteThat first video presentation was amazing! Thank you for finding and sharing. namaste, janice xx
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