"I can't control my moves but I can be part of a movement."
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These are the words of one Highlander in the lead up to World Parkinson's Day on April 11.
The person, who has a Parkinson's Disease diagnosis, made the comment in relation to their involvement in Prancing for Parkinson's classes held in Bowral.
The classes run each Thursday at the Bowral Baptist Church hall in Merrigang Street with organisers inviting all interested people to a 'come and try session' during World Parkinson's Day.
According to Parkinson's Australia 25 people are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease each day and there are 80,000 people currently living with the condition.
Exercise has been identified is medicine for this condition in the absence of a cure.
By approaching participants in the movement class as dance students not patients, those with Parkinson's Disease can focus on total body issues such as mobility, balance, rhythm and flexibility in an enjoyable communal environment.
Each class is a gentle workout for brain and body with a sense of fun resulting in elevated mood, and relaxation and freedom of movement.
The Highlands class is held from 1.30pm to 2.30pm and complements Shake it Up Australia's Pause for Parkinson's awareness drive.
The local class is also a prelude to International Dance Day on April 29. Meanwhile on May 2, locals are invited to the "Come and Try World Folk Dance Day" at 10.15am -11.30am at the Bowral Presbyterian Hall, Bendooley St, Bowral.
Easy dances from around the world will be taught and enjoyed by the group.
Comfortable clothing and a sense of pleasure is all that is required for each experience.
