In this episode of Living Well with MS – the podcast where we explore how lifestyle choices and evidence-based approaches can help people live full and healthy lives with multiple sclerosis – we look at the surprising benefits of dance with Tiffany Stott and Emily Davis from Scottish Ballet.  

Tiffany leads Scottish Ballet’s Dance Health Programmes, and Emily recently completed her PhD on Elevate – a dance programme created specifically for people with MS. What makes Elevate stand out is its inclusivity: whether you’re seated, standing, brand new to dance or have years of experience, the classes are adapted so everyone can take part. 

 Join us as we explore how the arts and science come together to support people with MS, and why dance might be one of the most uplifting ways to live well. 

01:00 Introduction to Dance for MS 

01:57 Scottish Ballet’s health programmes 

05:47 How the Elevate programme was developed 

10:52 The research and evidence for Dance and MS 

15:02 What a class looks and feels like 

20:49 Emily’s PhD findings on Elevate 

24:48 Overcoming barriers to participation 

27:45 Benefits of dance for MS 

30:48 How to get involved with Elevate

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