The Dance for Parkinson’s class at Stanford now meets two days a week – Mondays and Fridays, 1:30pm-2:45pm. Dancing in chairs, at a barre, or standing, experienced teaching artists lead participants in an enjoyable blend of modern dance, ballet, and social dancing. The classes are free but require advance registration due to popularity. … Full Story>
4-Session Spinefulness Class Offered Free at Stanford, Starting July 11th
Stanford’s Neuroscience Supportive Care Program is offering a four-session one-hour class on “Spinefulness” at no charge on four Monday mornings, 10:30-11:30am, starting on July 11th. The class is intended for those with Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological disorders — whether seen at Stanford for care or not. Advance registration is required…. Full Story>
Dance for Parkinson’s Class Offered on Fridays, 12:30-1:45pm, Stanford, Free
The Dance for Parkinson’s class, held on Fridays 12:30-1:45pm, at Stanford is now free for those with Parkinson’s, family, friends, and caregivers, through a grant from the National Parkinson Foundation.
The class location has now changed to the new Stanford Neuroscience Health Center in the Wellness Center on the first floor.
The instructor, Damara Vita Ganley, is a professional dancer and trained with the Mark Mark Dance Group’s Dance for PD program. Using this method, professional dancers draw on their unique expertise to help people with Parkinson’s Disease and their caregivers engage sight, sound, touch, thought, and imagination to inspire movement and expression. Dancing in chairs, at a barre, or standing, experienced teaching artists lead participants in an enjoyable blend of modern dance, ballet, and social dancing. While strengthening, balancing, and moving in rhythm to live music, people with PD also experience the power of dance and music to sharpen attention, inspire, and empower.
Class details:
Dance for Parkinson’s Class
Fridays, 12:30-1:45pm
Free
Advance registration required
Location:
Stanford Neuroscience Health Center – Wellness Center (Room 1511, first floor)
213 Quarry Road, Palo Alto 94304
Information and to register in advance:
Damara Vita Ganley, instructor
phone 831-251-5397
Information about other Parkinson’s-focused exercise classes can be found here.
Dance for Parkinson’s
Come try out a new class at Stanford – Dance for Parkinson’s. The new class will be held on three Fridays – March 6, March 13, and April 3 – from 12:30-1:45pm. Class size is limited to 10 people with a preference given to those with PD. If there is space, family members or friends can participate. RSVP required. If there’s good participation, the class would become regular in May 2015.
Tai Chi and Qi Gong
There is a new class being hosted at Stanford — Tai Chi and Qi Gong. The class will be held MWF 4-5pm. Class size is limited to 10 people with a preference given to those with PD. If there is space, family members or friends can participate…. Full Story>