"Develop flexibility & confidence.
Break isolation.
Focus attention to
assist in movement
and balance.
Increase awareness of the body in space."
SUSAN PERLIS, INSTRUCTOR
Dance for Parkinson's empowers participants to explore music and movement in ways that are stimulating and refreshing. These classes are designed for people of all ages and abilities, including people with Parkinson’s Disease and their companions, offering a fun and creative outlet in the form of dance.
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The lead instructor, Susan Perlis, has taught dance for the past 50 years and has trained at Dance for Parkinson's workshops by Mark Morris Dance Group.
WHO:
Join us in a fun, inclusive, and creative environment appropriate for all ability levels.
Classes are FREE and open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, their friends, family, caregivers, and anyone who wants more movement in their life.
WHEN:
Thursdays: 9:30 - 10:45am
Powell-Moise School of Dance
2016 Perkins Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Fridays: 9:30-10:45am
Jewel Newman Community Center
2013 Central Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
First Saturday of the month: 2:00-3:15pm
Neuromedical Center Center, 6th floor
10101 Park Rowe Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
WEAR:
Anything you feel comfortable moving in!
Move With Us Anytime
Video by Joe Coenraad
Through support from the Davis Phinney Foundation,
Dance for Parkinson’s - Baton Rouge classes are free
for patients and caregivers.