DANCE FOR PARKINSON'S
Class Schedule

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.
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:
Macomb family ymca
10 N River Rd, Mt Clemens, MI 48043
Every Other Tuesday from 11:00am-12:00pm
OPC ROCHESTER
650 Letica dr. Rochester, Mi 48307
Every Monday & Wednesday from
11:30am-12:30pm
Virtual Class
Class held on zoom
Every Thursday from
11:00am-12:00pm

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





