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DANCE FOR PARKINSON'S

Class Schedule

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Take Root's FREE Dance for Parkinson's
Program

 provides a safe and inclusive environment, welcoming ALL participants, care givers and spouses, using dance to impact the lives of others. Dance for Parkinson's  participants will be empowered to explore movement and music in ways that are refreshing, enjoyable, stimulating and creative.  

 

 

 

This class is an aesthetic experience that uses the elements of narrative, imagery, and community to develop artistry and grace while addressing such PD specific concerns as balance, flexibility, coordination, isolation and depression.  The classes engage participants' minds and bodies, and create an enjoyable, social environment that emphasizes dancing rather than therapy.  Actively led by professional Take Root dancers inspiring participants to recapture grace, while guided improvisation fosters creativity, and experimentation with movement.

Ali was honored to receive the Hero Award from the Rockin in Rochester Parkinson’s Group this year and will be proud to walk along side them 2023 Metro Detroit Parkinson Hero Walk on September 23rd.

“Dance for PD is better than medication. It improves my disposition, my strength and flexibility. In addition, I know I can laugh, cry and be angry and my fellow dancers will support me.  A+++”

Linda Gabrysiak (OPC)

Come dance with Take Root and experience all types of wellness FOR FREE for those living with Parkinson’s at the new Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness opening this fall!Take Root will offer daily classes spanning all levels.  Go to https://kirkgibsoncenter.org to register as a member.​​​

Classes are Currently offered  every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday!

Take a look below for locations and times.

Class Offerings:​​​​

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Macomb family ymca

 10 N River Rd, Mt Clemens, MI 48043

Every Other Tuesday from 11:00am-12:00pm​​​

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OPC ROCHESTER

650 Letica dr. Rochester, Mi 48307

Every Monday & Wednesday from

11:30am-12:30pm

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Virtual Class

Class held on zoom

Every Thursday from

11:00am-12:00pm

Click Here to Register for Virtual Class

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Macomb YMCA CLASS!

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Rochester OPC Class!

New Dance for Parkinson's Disease Class Video

Three Days In August Dance Film

 In August of 2023, Take Root traveled to Berlin, Germany, spending a week in residence at Tanz Tangente where the company worked with the Dance for Parkinson’s and Arts Education communities, created a collaboration work with their professional company and performed an evening length concert.  This film is a look at the three days spent with the Dance for Parkinson’s Disease community; including participants throughout Germany and facilitators, teachers, and dancers from all over the world.

DANCE FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE STAFF:

 

ANDREW DETTLOFF - LEad Teacher

Teresa Muller - Lead teacher

Anna Taravella - Teacher

VIVIAN COSTELLO - Teacher

Josephine Lang - Program Administrator / Teaching Assistant

Are you interested in volunteering at our next class? Please click here to read about how to become involved as a volunteer!

For more information contact Dance for Parkinson's Disease Director Ali Woerner at takerootdance@gmail.com

Dance for Parkinson's Disease classes made possible in part by the following:

Oakland Together Cultural Institution COVID-19 Support Grant

An Anonymous Grant 
 
Oakland University Research Committee Research Award
 
Oakland University Senate Teaching and Learning Committee Educational Development Grant

 

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