DID YOU KNOW DANCE CAN HELP MANAGE PARKINSON’S?
Did you know that hitting the dance floor can do more than lift your spirits? It can actually benefit people living with PD. Through music and movement, dance helps improve balance, posture, coordination, and flexibility, while reducing stiffness and enhancing mobility. Learning choreography can enhance memory, improve focus, and build problem-solving skills.
That’s why APDA is proud to partner with the internationally acclaimed Dance for PD® program. Our partnership began in 2020 to bring virtual classes like Dance for PD PRO and PD Movement Lab with Pamela Quinn to people during the pandemic and has grown into a vibrant, ongoing collaboration. Today, five years later, APDA continues to provide Community Grant funding to support the programs and is the exclusive Parkinson’s-focused partner across the multilingual Dance for PD portfolio — which has now expanded to include classes in English, Spanish, and Mandarin, available both in-person and online.
Dance for PD® is an innovative initiative that uses the power of music and movement to help people with PD live more fully. Beyond the physical benefits, dance fosters connection, self-expression, and joy, creating a supportive community that empowers people with PD to move with confidence.
“The benefits of dancing are impactful! We love to see how classes like Dance for PD help our community thrive. And there’s something for everyone — whether you are brand new to dance, have mobility issues, or maybe have a little experience under your belt – all are welcome.”
Rosa Peña, Vice President of Programs & Services, APDA.