KERRY is at the core of some ground-breaking research on the relevance and benefit of dance to healthcare and well-being. To highlight the issue, a two-day seminar, titled Dance and Health Event, will take place at Siamsa Tíre, Tralee on April 26/27 and it will bring together dance artists, healthcare professionals and service users to explore the possibilities for dance in healthcare.
“We need to hear from dance artists, healthcare professionals and community-based organisations who are working in in Kerry to come along to this event as the evidence that dance is beneficial to healthcare and general well-being is substantial,” said Kerry County Council Arts Officer, Kate Kennelly.
The research and seminar series is a collaboration between Kerry, Kildare and Tipperary County Councils along with Dance Ireland and the Arts Council. A researcher has been appointed to produce a training framework for dance artists working in healthcare contexts.
The event Siamsa Tire will bring together best practice and national expertise around dance and healthcare. Findings and insights at the event will feed into the research
The programme will feature Fergus Early from Green Candle Dance in the UK and Dr Jenny Elliott from Arts Care Northern Ireland. The event costs €25 per day or €40 for the two days and tickets can be booked through the box office at Siamsa Tíre. or the Arts Office in Kerry County Council.
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