NeuroDance - Dancing intervention to ameliorate the

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is an incurable neurodegenerative disorder. However, effective treatments that focus on managing symptoms, improving quality of life, and delaying disease progression have a significant impact on the overall health and well-being of the patients as well as their caregivers. In conjunction with medication, the physical therapy and psychological support constitute crucial pillars of effective symptom management. Dancing therapy combines different aspects of movement, rhythm, coordination, and socialization, and has been proven effective in providing a range of physical, emotional, and cognitive benefits for individuals with PD. Despite this, the regular dancing interventions designed with the specialized understanding of the disorders’ pathology and clinical profile of the patients, are not easily accessible to the wider PD patient community. The NeuroDance project’s overall objective encompasses three stages: first, developing a structured, evidence-based NeuroDance program, that combines multidisciplinary knowledge and promotes skills development for future teachers leading Dancing Interventions tailored to patients with reduced mobility, such as the PD; second, »Train the Trainers« during learning mobility according to the developed NeuroDance program in various PD-relevant fields, such as physiotherapy, dance pedagogics, psychology, and neuroscience, both in theory and practice, and award certification; third, to roll-out three cycles of a 5-month Dancing Intervention for PD (and related disorders) patients and their caregivers in each participating country – Slovenia (COO), the Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, to improve their motor symptoms and increase their social interaction and quality of life. The NeuroDance program's digitalization will result in an digital platform that will outlive the project duration and continue educating interested users in best-practice approaches for leading Dance Classes to people with reduced mobility. that is published through this page expresses the views of the project beneficiaries only and it does not represent the views of the European Union or the European Commission. It shall not be deemed to constitute legal or official notice on behalf of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for this content nor the use thereof made by any third parties. Page 2 of 2