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Adapted Tango Teacher Training
August 18, 2018 @ 10:00 am - August 19, 2018 @ 7:30 pm EDT
Adapted Tango Teacher Training Fundamentals in Albuquerque
with founder Dr. Madeleine Hackney
Saturday, August 18, 8:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, August 19th, 12:30-5:30pm
(14 hours)
No dance experience is needed prior to attending the workshop. This teacher training is designed for dance instructors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, fitness instructors and personal trainers interested in sharing argentine tango with older adults and adults with Parkinson’s. Dr. Hackney’s system has been used in over 10 studies helping older adults, adults with Parkinson’s, and older adults with visual impairment to improve balance, gait and mobility, as well as enhancing quality of life.
Dr. Madeleine Hackney began studying the benefits of tango for adults with Parkinson’s in 2006. The results were extremely positive and twelve years later Adapted Tango classes ar…