A Performance for All: How Dance for Health Can Nurture Our Health and Wellbeing
- Health and wellbeing
- Mental health
About
Our psychological and physical health are paramount in optimizing functioning and performance at all levels.
This webinar will be most valuable to those interested in understanding how dance can be an important tool in nurturing our psychological and physical health and overall wellbeing.
Through movement, artistry, creativity, music, and social interaction, dance is a unique experience that can benefit our mental and physical health.
This session will introduce Dance for Health, explore its positive impact on physical and mental wellbeing, cover the latest research on this topic, and discuss evidence-based interventions.
It will focus on enablers and barriers to implementing dance activities in healthcare, and offer up-to-date recommendations based on the latest guidance.
Short films will showcase how dance can play a valuable role in health and wellbeing.
- For more information, email [email protected]
Programme
| 18:00 | Welcome and Introduction |
| 18:05 | Short Video |
| 18:10 | Presentation |
| 19:00 | Comfort Break |
| 19:05 | Q&A Reflections |
| 19:25 | Closing Remarks |
Speakers
Dr Nicoletta P. Lekka
Dr Nicoletta P. Lekka (MD, MSc, PhD) is a Consultant Psychiatrist in Sheffield Health and Social Care Foundation Trust working in acute inpatient services, Honorary Senior Clinical Teacher in Medical Education, Sheffield University, and Accredited Coach.
She is a member of the Executive Committee of the Royal College of Psychiatrists Sport and Exercise Special Interest Group in the role of Aesthetic Sports and Dance Liaison. She is also a member of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) Dance for Health committee.
Cost
Registration is available online only. All rates listed are inclusive of VAT at 20%.
| BPS Concession |
£10.00 If you are not a BPS member please enter NONBPSSTUDISC into the promotional code box of the basket page and press update. |
| BPS Member | £30.00 |
| Non-BPS Member | £60.00 |
Returning Customers (members and non-members)
In order to register for the event, you will need to sign in using your BPS website log in details. We have implemented a new Membership Database (CRM) recently and if you haven't received your pre-registration email please contact [email protected] to request a re-send and follow the instructions received. Once pre-registered on the CRM use your USERNAME and PASSWORD to log in to register for the event.
Non-returning customers (members and non-members)
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Joining instructions will be sent the day prior to the event, these will be sent to your BPS registered email address.
Contact us
If you have any queries, please contact [email protected].