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Dance for People with Parkinson’s Disease

Dance may palliate symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease and, in this way, contribute to an increased quality of life for people with a movement disorder. Teachers Bridget Quinn Petzold and Dawna P. Dryhorub have been offering courses for people with Parkinson’s Disease at tanzhaus nrw since 2016. The participants are encouraged to recapture their movement possibilities within a relaxed and open environment. With the aid of guided improvisation, they test and expand those movement possibilities. US-American dancer and choreographer Monica Gillette is one of the pioneers in this field, carrying her rich experience in dance for people with Parkinson’s Disease to Germany. The courses practiced at tanzhaus nrw, in turn, add important impulses to the field. The tanzhaus nrw offerings are open, and new participants are welcome at all stages and at any time.

Instructors

Andrea Stegmaier del Prado

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Andrea Stegmaier del Prado grew up in Chile. There she began training as a professional dancer and dance teacher, completing her training in Germany.
Throughout her many years as a tango teacher, it has become particularly important to her to focus on the individuality of the participants and to bring out their own expression and creative potential.