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Jockey Club
Dance Well Project

Dance Well Classes

Wanna dance with us in arts spaces?

Dance Well Class, an artistic experience that came from Italy and spread to other cities, finally gets started in Hong Kong now. Our classes are open to all: people living with or without Parkinson’s disease of all ages, along with their families, loved ones and carers. You can explore your body and soul in a creative way with our dance teachers, in artistic spaces like galleries, museums and performance venues.

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Not only have I made more friends in the Parkinson’s community, but I have also met non-patient participants of different ages, which has expanded my interpersonal relationships and social circle. I gained so much here.”

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Dance Well Dancer

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My father and I have both benefited a lot. I used to think that only those with Parkinson's could feel the uniqueness of this journey, but now I think caregivers can benefit even more because we can feel the efforts of people with Parkinson's and the happiness they’ve got from it. At the same time, we can also release ourselves and have a relaxing time.”

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Dance Well Dancer

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People with Parkinson's lack dopamine in their brains and are more prone to depression. After joining Dance Well, I became more relaxed, happier, and youthful. It's really helpful for our disease. It's indeed a kind of therapy, an invisible one.”

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Dance Well Dancer

About Us

Organised by the School of Dance at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the three-year creative movement project is designed for people with Parkinson's disease but open to all.

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Annual Sharing and Performance

Encounter the transformative power of dance at Dancing Park on 15-16 March 2025 at Hong Kong Jockey Club Amphitheatre of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. This exciting Finale Presentation celebrates the culmination of the Jockey Club Dance Well Project and highlights the artistic journeys of 30 dedicated dancers who have embraced movement as a means of expression and connection over the past three years. In two captivating presentations, audiences will witness the beauty of their personal and collective stories, as well as insights from the project’s research on the positive impacts of dance for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired by resilience and creativity!

Register now for free tickets.

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Contact

Should you have any enquiries or suggestions on the Jockey Club Dance Well Project, please contact us via the following channels:

Phone :

(852) 5990 2223

Email :

jcdancewell@hkapa.edu

Address :

School of Dance, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Journeying with Dance Well for Another Three Years

The Jockey Club Dance Well Project warmly invites individuals with Parkinson's disease, as well as people of all ages and backgrounds, to enjoy regular, joyful dance experiences in artistic spaces. With generous support from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, our programme has been partnering with the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation, the Hong Kong Parkinson's Disease Foundation, and the Hong Kong Parkinson's Disease Association since January 2022. We are delighted to have reached through our outreach to the local Parkinson's community. By collaborating with public and private art galleries, we celebrate artistic exchange and the uplifting power of community-based arts. We believe everyone is a natural-born dancer, finding immense joy and hope in freely moving their bodies. Through the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts' professional network, the program explores community art possibilities with artists. Thirty-five teaching artists lead classes emphasizing creative dimensions—self-awareness, self-discovery, creative expression, and co-creation—all to explore our bodies and minds. Classes also incorporate rehabilitation concepts such as aerobic exercise, movement imagery, cueing techniques, proprioception, and sensory-motor training. Participants dance in an artistically inspiring and inclusive environment—a refreshing departure from traditional occupational therapy settings like gyms or medical rooms. Regular participation in Dance Well classes yields multifaceted benefits for both body and mind: improved rhythm, balance, and movement awareness; nurtured creativity and development of new forms of expression and ideas; enhanced autonomy and improved quality of life; and expanded interpersonal relationships that alleviate isolation. This initiative not only brings together cross-sector collaboration among the arts, social welfare, and healthcare but also aims to establish a locally developed, inclusive dance movement model for individuals with Parkinson's disease. It seeks recognition and sustainable development in Hong Kong and beyond. The program was honored with the 24th Hong Kong Dance Awards (Outstanding Community Dance) in 2023 and the 19th Hong Kong Arts Development Awards (Arts Promotion and Education Award) in 2025. We would like to express our special thanks to The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, and extend our deepest gratitude once again to all who have supported Dance Well! Over the next three years, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust will continue to fund Dance Well while expanding its reach beyond Parkinson's patients to include elderly individuals and their caregivers. Further details will be announced shortly.