How tango is helping people with Parkinson’s in Buenos Aires

In Buenos Aires, Argentina, tango is being used as a therapeutic tool for people living with Parkinson’s disease. The programme combines dance and movement exercises to help patients work on balance, walking and other motor skills, while also providing emotional and social support. Patient Jorge Alberto Alvarez describes how tango helps him manage symptoms including tremors and rigidity. At Ramos Mejia Hospital, neurologist Dr Tomoko Arakaki discusses research into how dance and movement may support the brain’s ability to adapt and develop new neural pathways. Instructor Laura Segade guides p…

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