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A mixed-methods study into ballet for people living with Parkinson's

Sara Houston Department of Dance, Froebel College, University of Roehampton, London, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Ashley McGill Department of Dance, Froebel College, University of Roehampton, London, UK
Pages 103-119 | Received 29 Jun 2012, Accepted 23 Oct 2012, Published online: 17 Dec 2012

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