Performing With Parkinson’s: Leaving Traces

Abstract This article aims to explore the experiences of eight dancers, who have Parkinson’s disease (PD), with dance as a performative form arts. The data this qualitative research consists semi-structured online questionnaire and focus group discussion. was analyzed using inductive thematic content analysis approached in an abductive manner context social identity theory. Two main themes emerged from analysis: embodied connectedness de-medicalization PD. current study emphasizes factors regarding while performing findings indicate that dancers’ watching being watched refer communicative body its dialogical relationship other bodies. In conclusion, dancing is experienced language which communicate, allowing individual how become visible environment without one’s tied PD but personal identity. Furthermore, core experience artistry, defined limitless entity metaphorically leaves traces, connecting us human beings. However, further studies larger number participants would be beneficial.