Queensland Ballet – Dance for Veterans

The Dance for Veterans program aims to enhance quality of life for veterans experiencing PTSD or other trauma-related psychological injury. 
 
Through progressive instruction in dance manoeuvres, together with facilitated social connection, participants are supported to improve their psychological, physical, social and environmental health. The instruction program references historical connections between military movement and dance development, facilitating personal expression and confidence-building. 
 
The program is delivered over eight weeks, with one session per week for four weeks followed by two sessions per week for the final four weeks. Sessions are held at the Queensland Ballet studios in Brisbane and facilitated by experienced dance teaching artists. 

“We are now again taking inspiration from this tradition to promote wellbeing factors such as psychological and physical health, social relationships, and environmental stability for our veterans. They served us, now we serve them," Lieutenant Colonel, Dr Rick Maher sAYS.