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Date Time Ballet pilot to benefit those living with brain injury Griffith University is a partner in Queensland Ballet’s Ballet for Brain Injury program. Image supplied by Queensland Ballet. A pilot program aims to revolutionise rehabilitation for people living with a brain injury by using ballet. Ballet for Brain Injury, a 10-week program launched by Queensland Ballet (QB), is supported by a review of existing research on dance for brain injury and related conditions by Griffith University researchers Joel Spence, Associate Professor Naomi Sunderland and Adjunct Research Fellow Belinda Adams. The first of its kind and developed in partnership with The Hopkins Centre, the Queensland Conservatorium Research Centre and Citrine Sun Entertainment, Ballet for Brain Injury aims to develop a new evidence-informed approach to engaging people living with brain injuries. Ten participants have been attending weekly classes along with their carer.

Elizabeth kendallBelinda adamsMartha godberPeter irvingJoel spenceNaomi sunderlandGriffith universityAdjunct research fellow belinda adamsQueensland conservatorium research centreHopkins centreQueensland balletBrain injuryAssociate professor naomi sunderlandAdjunct research fellow belindaCitrine sun entertainmentProfessor elizabeth kendall