Testimonials
The dance classes make a significant difference to physical symptoms [of Parkinson's] ....They also boost my confidence. The class is carefully crafted and Helen makes movements which I would find hard on my own much easier.
Dance & Parkinson's 'oop North
UCLanDance have worked with LPM over a number of years and have been consistently impressed by the quality, integrity and reach of their work.
UCLAN Dance
LPM are a FABULOUS dance company. The workshop was brilliantly sparkly, engaging, educational, creative and imaginative - meant so much to me and my little girl to be able to take part - I've never seen her so enthusiastic about getting together with other children to dance and have fun!
Wriggle and Roll
At a global level - today opened out new perspectives to movement and dance and the opportunities we have to create greater inclusiveness - I find the possibilities exciting. On a personal level, today has reconnected me with my body and my identity as a mover. I recognise that as I've grown older that connection gets lost, but that creative energy is still there. It's been a beautiful reminder that my body still loves this and can do it. I've been given permission to play at 73.
IF Fest
There are phrases the medical field is using; quality of life and well-being. Dance is the only exercise I've found that supports both aspects as an older man living with Parkinson's.
Dance & Parkinson's 'oop North
I can’t tell you how much all these classes are helping keep me going. After all the cancer treatment and auto immune problems I’ve recovered a lot of energy and am now regaining strength and flexibility. How great is that???!!!
Pilates
Ballet
Dance & Parkinson's 'oop North
Knowing how sparse creative opportunities are for people who haven't got an easy journey to accessing them, it's exciting and inspiring to see this happening. Events like this are an opportunity to give people involved in mainstream dance and/or education an insight into 'who' is a dancer and 'who' is a choreographer.
IF Fest
Apparently, money can't buy you love, but it sure can sure buy you a whole lot of healthy fun!
Dance & Parkinson's 'oop North
This was a different kind of symposium - much more physical than expected! I was out of my comfort zone but that was a positive thing
IF Fest
One can get the exercise with an aerobics class in a gym or a walk along the foreshore (beach). The fell walking is more difficult due to the decreasing ability to make the descent. I miss the solitude of the high fells and the tintinnabulation of a stream in the valley below when one comes over a crest. Dancing led by a knowledgeable tutor brings an insight with the cultural and artistic zeitgeist. The theme of the dance can reflect other artwork. An example comes from the beginning of the first lockdown when local artists were exploring “expanding into space”, Helen took this theme and created a dance based on it. The result was a dance that engaged the mind as well as the body. It emulated a walk in the fells rather than a mere aerobics workout.
Dance & Parkinson's 'oop North