Moving Minds - transforming lives through dance

Moving Minds is a dance in health innovation not-for-profit.  As a creative health organisation our aim is to provide dance classes, workshops and performance opportunities for disabled people and people with chronic conditions such as dementia, Parkinson's disease and people recovering from a stroke.  

Alongside the many physiological benefits of dance which include improved balance, co-ordination and strength (all of which help prevent falls), dancing offers several psychological benefits to people living with dementia and Parkinson's disease – reduced depression, improved mood, a reduction in anxiety, a greater sense of connection to others and an increased sense of safety, support and resilience.

"Moving Minds has turned me back into a happy positive person.  The health benefits have been amazing.  The class is the most uplifting part of my week!"

This project will provide a vital space in which people can connect with themselves, their environment and each other in an activity that is joyful, expressive and animating.  Dancing together has been proven to enhance social bonding and interaction, greatly improving the mental health of those living with the condition and those who care for them.

"What you do is gold dust.  It's transformed my life - I cannot thank you enough"

Listen to our recent interview with BBC Radio York:

BBC Radio interview with Moving Minds

Dance is powerful in its ability to help people live well, regardless of their diagnosis - please help us set us this service in Darlington and make a real difference to the lives of people living with Parkinson's disease.