The Parkinson’s Dance Class

Started in 2009 Modeled from the Dance for PD® program of Mark Morris Dance Group, an award-winning, research-backed global program. 3 Lafayette Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11217 https://danceforparkinsons.org/ INSTRUCTORS: Susanne Carter, Kate Mann, Jane Brooks Reilly, Tom Thoreson, Barb Wesson.

 

NOW THE ZOOM PARKINSON’S DANCE CLASS

Thursdays, 1pm-2pm CST. To pre-register email Susanne Carter at carterproductions@sbcglobal.net.

THE ZOOM PARKINSON’S DANCE CLASS brings the art of dance to people living with Parkinson’s Disease. Spark your imagination. Feel the beat of the music. Dance from your chair and/or standing. Caregivers are welcome. Be creative and become your best. This program is modeled from the Dance for PD® approach which was founded by director David Leventhal of the Mark Morris Dance Group, Brooklyn, NY. Susanne has trained with Dance for PD® and has been teaching since 2009. Dancing is shown to help people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) improve their ability to walk and enhances their quality of life, according to research published in the Journal of Neural Transmission. Susanne Carter, instructor in The Parkinson’s Dance Class, Wauwatosa and  Whitefish Bay, WI. If you are new to dance for people with Parkinson’s take a look at my work. If you would like to see our dancing go to The Origami Crane Dance on my web page at CarterProductions.com, my work on my YouTube Channel, or simply view combinations we do in class.
WHY DANCE…because professional dancers who have been studying dance for many years bring an array of dance/movement that are helpful to those with Parkinson’s. BROOKLYN, October 23, 2015 – Dancing is shown to help people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) improve their ability to walk and enhances their quality of life, according to research published in the Journal of Neural Transmission. Study highlights:
  • Participants experienced significant improvement in overall movement, particularly walking.
  • Participants reported feeling better and empowered.
  • Participants reported “feeling better,” experiencing a “sense of companionship,” finding that “general health has improved,” and “feeling less helpless.”
SPARK IMAGINATION You still have an imagination just light it up. FEEL THE BEAT Be careful. The “Rhythm is gonna get you.” TRY SOMETHING NEW Could we create new neural pathways? GROUP ACTIVITY You might make new friends. FUN It’s okay to laugh and have fun. Can you handle this? CREATIVE We are all creative. Just let it come out.
THE PARKINSON’S DANCE CLASS WAS AT THE WEST SUBURBAN YMCA, BEFORE COVID. West Suburban YMCA https://www.gwcymca.org/ 2420 N. 124th Street Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Respect Studio Thursdays 1-2:15pm For additional information contact Susanne at 414-788-2216. . . . .
THE PARKINSON’S DANCE CLASS AT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, BEFORE COVID 19. Jewish Community Center 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd. https://www.jccmilwaukee.org/ Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 Studio A Fridays 2:15-3:30pm For more information contact Susanne at 414-788-2216. . . . . .