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Scottish Ballet's Half Hour Call

Escape the backstage commotion and find a quiet moment in the dressing room with Scottish Ballet. Join staff and dancers from Scotland’s national dance company as we take on some big discussions facing society today, shining a light on what the ballet industry can do to become more transparent, diverse, inclusive, and equitable.

In each episode we’ll be joined by special guests for a frank conversation about the world we live in, and where a ballet company fits into it. The opinions expressed are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the views of Scottish Ballet and its employees.

We’d love to hear your thoughts, comments, and suggestions for the series so that you can help shape its future. Please email your feedback to podcast@scottishballet.co.uk

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Scottish Ballet's Half Hour Call

Dance: Your doctor's best friend

December 15, 2023 • Scottish Ballet • Season 2 • Episode 4

How can activities like dance support healthcare?

In this episode we explore social prescribing with Scottish Ballet's Senior Dance Health Manager Lisa Sinclair, who is joined by Consultant in Emergency Medicine Dr Dave Caesar, and Assistant Director of Alliance Scotland, Roseann Logan.

The term ‘social prescribing’ is used to describe a service in which people can access a range of non-medical services and activities to improve their mental health and wellbeing. We’ll find out how this model can improve overall health across the board.