Zwei Personen sitzen auf dem Boden und halten sich gegenseitig an beiden Händen fest. Die Arme sind dabei überkreuzt.

Tanz für Menschen mit Demenz

Based on the Scottish Ballet's pilot program SB Time to Dance®, tanzhaus nrw has been offering dance classes since 2024 that are uniquely tailored to the needs of people with neurodegenerative symptoms, such as Alzheimer's dementia. Dance in particular enables people with Alzheimer's disease to be socially integrated into the group again, based on their abilities and positive self-efficacy. In addition, it stimulates neuroplasticity in the brain and thus counteracts neurodegenerative processes, especially in the early stages of dementia. Dance is a wonderful way to experience joy, expression, and community, enriching the well-being and quality of life of participants.

With our dedicated instructors, we are currently active in our cooperation with Diakonie Düsseldorf at the Tersteegen Haus in Golzheim, where we offer a closed dance course for people with dementia. Participation is limited to the residents of the house.

Instructors

Bridget Quinn Petzold

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Bridget is a longtime member of the teaching staff of tanzhaus nrw, as well as a working choreographer for german theater. She is the movement and dance trainer for the acting students at the Schauspielstudio at Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus. She has recently choreographed such productions as "Cabaret" und "Zauberberg" for Düsseldorf, "Liebe, Mord und Adelspflichten" for Krefeld, and "Shockheaded Peter" for Thalia Theater Hamburg. She has more than 35 years dancing, teaching, and choreographing experience. Her workshops and classes are characterized as well-rounded, fun, high-energy, and challenging.