Cursed2Move : zum Bewegen verdammt
Cursed2Move: zum Bewegen verdammt
Filmprojekt 2023
Regelmässige Bewegung ist bei der Parkinson-Krankheit von entscheidender Bedeutung, nicht nur für die Aufrechterhaltung der unterschiedlichen körperlichen Fähigkeiten, sondern auch wegen möglicher neuroprotektiver Wirkungen, die das Fortschreiten der Krankheit verlangsamen können.
Der Tanz hat daher als vielseitige Form der körperlichen Betätigung für Menschen mit Parkinson und ihren Angehörigen zunehmend an Beliebtheit gewonnen.
Warum und worauf basiert jedoch diese Faszination? Welche Fähigkeiten werden durch das Tanzen gefördert? Was verändert sich auf motorischer als auch nicht-motorischer Ebene? Wie lässt sich die Wirkung von Tanz auf Parkinson wissenschaftlich erklären? Wie erleben und erklären Betroffene als auch das nähere Umfeld den Tanz?
Das Zentrum für Parkinson und Bewegungsstörungen (ZfPB) der Universitätsklinik für Neurologie am Inselspital Bern hat sich unter der Leitung von Dr. Ines Debove gemeinsam mit der Berner Filmemacherin Bettina Rotzetter in diesem Jahr auf eine internationale Reise über die Grenzen der Schweiz hinaus begeben, um diese herausfordernden Fragen zu beantworten.
Die erste schweizerische Etappe führte sie von der Abteilung für Tanzwissenschaften der Universität Bern Sabrina Jud und Agostina Castelletti zur Parkinsontanzgruppe in Martigny, die sie in das Grundverständnis des Tanzes und Bewegung mit Parkinson einführten. Die Expedition führte weiter in die Niederlande nach Nijmegen, um dort mit Hilfe des renommierten Parkinson-Experten Prof. Bas Bloem die wissenschaftlichen Hintergründe des Tanzes zu erforschen. Abschliessend besuchten sie in New York den Pionier David Leventhal, Gründer und Leiter des weltweiten erfolgreichen Programmes «Dance for PD».
Die Hauptakteure des Films sind jedoch die vielen Betroffenen und Angehörigen, die offen und inspirierend ihre eigenen Erfahrungen und Erlebnisse über den Tanz mit dem Filmteam teilten und so dazu beitrugen, die Magie des Tanzes ganzheitlich zu verstehen.
Entstanden ist daraus ein einfühlsamer und emotional sehr ergreifender Film, der es durch aktiven Austausch und gegenseitiges Zuhören geschafft hat, einen Dialog zwischen Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft zu eröffnen.
Cursed2Move
Filmproject 2023
Regular exercise is crucial in Parkinson's disease, not only to maintain different physical abilities, but also enhancing the possible neuroprotective effects that can slow the progression of the disease.
Dance has therefore become increasingly popular as a versatile form of physical activity for people with Parkinson's and their families.
But why and on what, is this fascination based on? Which skills are promoted through dancing? What changes on a motor and non-motor level? How can the effect of dance on Parkinson's be scientifically explained? How do people with Parkinson's and those around them experience and explain dance?
This year, the Centre for Parkinson's and Movement Disorders (ZfPB) at the Bern University Hospital for Neurology, lead by Dr Ines Debove, together with Bernese filmmaker Bettina Rotzetter, embarked on an international journey beyond the borders of Switzerland to answer these challenging questions.
The first Swiss stage of their journey took them from the Department of Dance Sciences at the University of Bern to Sabrina Jud and on to Agostina Castelletti the Parkinson's dance group in Martigny, where they were introduced to the basic understanding of dance and movement with Parkinson's. The expedition continued to the Netherlands, Nijmegen with the help of the renowned Parkinson's expert Prof Bas Bloem, the scientific background of dance and movement with Parkinson's was captured.
Finally, they visited the dance pioneer David Leventhal, founder and director of the globally successful "Dance for PD" programme, in New York.
The main protagonists of the film, however, are the many people affected by the disease and their relatives, who openly and inspiringly shared their own experiences of dance with the film team and thus contributed to a holistic understanding of the magic of dance.
The result is an empathetic and emotionally moving short film that has managed to open up a dialogue between science and society through active exchange and mutual listening.
Short Takes
Parkinson Schweiz Event Making of Cursed2Move
Behind the Scene Talk Parkinson Schweiz Event
Parkinson Transformed Mini Series Take 1 - Why Dance?
Parkinson Transformed Mini Series Take 1 - Why Dance?
Conventional may be good but different brings on change. In this mini series we take a deep dive into a conversation between Dr. Ines Debove of Bern Switzerland and Prof. Bas Bloem in Holland.
Parkinson Transformed Mini Series Take 1 - Why Dance?
Parkinson Transformed Take 2 - Sound of Science
In Take 2 We want to discover - The Sound of Science
We take a deep dive into a conversation between Dr. Ines Debove of Bern Switzerland and Prof. Bas Bloem in Holland. In this approach we talk about positive emotions, happiness and rhythms in combination to transform your Parkinsons and motivating individuals to discover their own beat box to combat freezing episodes. Music is generally defined as an art of arranging sound to create some combination of form, harmony, melody, rhythm or otherwise some sort of expressive content.
Conventional methods are good but different could be your change.
Parkinson Transformed Take 2 - Sound of Science
Parkinson Transformed Take 3 - Keep Moving
In this episode, Dr. Ines Debove and Prof. Bas Bloem discuss the unique aspects of dance compared to traditional rehabilitative therapies. What sets dance apart and makes it special? Ultimately, maintaining an active lifestyle is a crucial element in treating Parkinson's disease. Nowadays, there is a wide range of services available to encourage regular exercise. So, why not consider giving dance a try?
Parkinson Transformed Take 3 - Keep Moving
Parkinson Transformed Take 4 - Evidence Based Dance
In this episode, Dr. Ines Debove and Prof. Bas Bloem discuss the current evidence-based science regarding the effects of dance on Parkinson's disease. They explore how dance impacts both motor and non-motor symptoms, which can significantly affect one's quality of life. To learn more, tune in to this exciting interview.
Parkinson Transformed Take 4 - Evidence Based Dance
Parkinson Transformed - Take 5 Music and Dance
Dance therapy has shown promising results in improving the physical and mental well-being of people with Parkinson's disease. However, despite the positive outcomes observed in some studies, there are challenges and limitations that researchers and clinicians face when assessing the effectiveness of dance therapy. Why is this so? To learn more about this listen to the exciting interview between Dr. Ines Debove and Prof. Bas Bloom. With a special thanks to the amazing dance group in Martigny Valais Suisse and their dance teacher Agostina Castelletti for hosting our film crew.
Parkinson Transformed - Take 5 Music and Dance
Background Research on dance with the Senior Stars
Dr. med. Ines Debove is a Neurologist Senior Physician in the Center for Parkinson and Movement Disorders in Bern Switzerland who took a deep dive conversation with Clare Guss-West to understand dance and health better. The Senior Stars are the creative dancers led by Clare Guss-West who has promoted dance for health all over the world including in the European Parliament. She is co-director of the Dance & Creative Wellness Foundation and leads the group in Buehnen Bern, Stadttheater. She has developed this work in many big cultural houses such as the Staatsballett Berlin and the Dutch National Ballet. in all the big cultural houses like the Berlin State Ballet and the Dutch National Ballet. This short film is part of a 2023 Film project Cursed2Move which is due to be launched in December 2023 to raise awareness for Parkinsons Dance. The award-winning Dance for PD program which was founded in 2001, offers specialised dance classes to people with Parkinson’s and is backed by Science. We look forward to talking with David Leventhal himself who is the Program Director and Founding Teacher of PD Dance. We also look forward to showcasing not only him but also his Parkinson Dancers in New York City and Switzerland and other experts in the field of Parkinsons in Holland. Special thanks to our Senior Stars in Bern Switzerland for supporting our own film journey to discover more about the effect of dance and science. We also thank Dr. Andrea Schärli from the University of Bern for supporting our background research on Dance Science.
Senior Stars
Cursed2Move Background Research on Dance - Sabrina
Short interview with Sabrina a dance teacher at the University of Bern