Dancing with Parkinson’s
Come join us in this joyful dance program
designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s disease. These dance classes are a combination of being led
in dynamic movements, accessible dance steps, and opportunities to experience one’s natural
movement and creativity. Whether standing or sitting, all ability levels
can benefit; walkers and wheelchairs welcome. Family members or care partners should plan to join
us too. Just bring your “two left feet” and a willingness to try something new. This class was featured in Maine Public
Broadcasting Network's special, Easing the Burden. Watch it here. Read other local press: Midcoast's Herald Gazette, and Portland's Press Herald.
Exciting music and clear examples invite you to explore new
movements and concepts, to move with the music, and to feel comfort and ease in your movement. The music is carefully chosen
to help us embody each type of movement. The movements are selected and modified specifically for people with Parkinson’s, and can be adapted according
to each individual’s ability.
Classes includes diverse dance and movement genres (jazz, tap, modern, african, ballet, yoga, chi
gong, waltz, cha cha, salsa, marches and more). Movements will be rhythmic, fluid, delicious, exciting, grounding, centering,
purposeful, or full of breath, and they will become uniquely your own. Be part of the excitement!
October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10 2011 At Mid
Coast Senior Health Center, 58 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, ME
March 31, April 7, 14, 21 2011 At Mid Coast Senior Health Center, 58 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, ME $10/class,
$20/4 weeks. Scholarships available. Care partners or family attend for free! Co-sponsored by Mid Coast Senior Health Center, Registration required: 1-866-609-5183
January 13, 20, 27, March 10, 17, 24, 2011 March 31, April 14, 21 2011 At Bay Square at Yarmouth, 27 Forest Falls Drive, Yarmouth, ME $10/class, $50/6 weeks, $25/3 weeks Scholarships available. Care partners or family attend for free! Co-sponsored by Bay Square at Yarmouth and MaineHealth Learning Resource Center/APDA Registration required: 1-866-609-5183
September 9 - October
14, Thursdays, 2010 At the Hutchinson Center in Belfast, Maine $10/class, $50/6 weeks, scholarships available. Care partners or family attend for free! Co-sponsored by the Waldo County General Hospital and MaineHealth Learning Resource Center/APDA Registration: Lillian Scenna, Program Manager, Maine APDA,
1-866-609-5183
October 21 - November 18, Thursdays, 2010 At the Anderson Inn
at Quarry Hill, 30 Community
Drive, Camden ME 04843 $5 per class, registration
preferred Co-sponsored by the Camden chapter of the APDA
and Quarry Hill Retirement Community Registration: Suzanne
Miller, Health Services Coordinator 207-230-6224
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Comments from students:
“Dancing improves my mood” “I liked the chance to express myself.” “I liked the breathing exercises.” “I have more creativity than
I used to think I had.” “You
end up doing things you never thought you could do.” “I forgot I had PD.” “It feels good to move.”
Moving with Music!
Come join us in this joyful dance program
designed for people with movement difficulties.
These
dance classes are a combination of being led in dynamic movements, accessible dance steps, and opportunities to experience
one’s natural movement and creativity.
Whether standing or sitting, all ability levels can benefit; bring your canes, walkers and wheelchairs. The movements and the dance steps are selected
and modified specifically for people with movement difficulties, and can be adapted according to each individual’s ability. Bring a family member or care partner if you need extra assistance. (They report that they benefit
from this program too!)
Location: The Residence at Tall Pines 24 Martin Lane, Belfast, ME 04915 Contact:
Julie Peavey, Activities Director, 201-930-7031 Date: Thursday, September
2, 2010, 1:00 – 2:00 Cost: $5/class (Preregistration is not required, though appreciated.)
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