Dance for Parkinson's Brochure.pub - Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Dance for Parkinson's Brochure.pub - Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Dance for Parkinson's Brochure.pub - Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
About Dance for PD® This popular class has been offered at the Mark Morris Dance Center in Brooklyn since 2001 & is appropriate for anyone with PD, no matter how advanced. No dance experience is required. In chairs, at a barre or standing, you will explore elements of modern dance, ballet, tap, folk and social dancing in a non-pressured, social environment in which live music energizes, enriches and empowers. Classes are modeled after Dance for PD® now occur in more than 100 communities throughout the world… now including Pittsburgh. Why Dance for PD® It has been well established that exercise is essential in the management of Parkinson disease. Although the class is “exercise” in nature, it includes additional benefits not found in a more typical exercise class. Participants report that Dance for PD provides: • Physical/motor benefits Exercise has been shown to improve symptom management without additional medication therapy. Dance develops flexibility and instills confidence in movement ability, areas particularly impacted by PD. Dance focuses attention on eyes, ears and touch as tools to assist in movement and balance. Dance also increases awareness of where all parts of the body are in space. It is appropriate for all levels of ability and mobility. • Cognitive benefits All people with PD experience some cognitive impairment in addition to motor impairment. Dance is first and foremost a stimulating mental activity that connects mind to body. Dance in this form is a type of “brain training”. Complex movement is thought to be instrumental in neuroplasticity or the ability of the brain to construct new neural pathways to replace damaged connections. • Psychosocial benefits Parkinson disease is often referred to as the “disease of isolation”. Dance breaks isolation. More than most other types of exercise, Dance for PD requires interaction between participants. It sparks creativity and expression of feelings through movement in the stories told in dance. It helps dispel negative self-image by invoking imagery in the service of graceful movement. The essence of dance is joy which can reverse (even if only transiently) feelings of depression and anxiety that are a very real part of PD. Participants also reported that the classes boost their confidence levels and transform their attitudes about living with a chronic illness by empowering them with a sense of physical possibility and artistic achievement. Try your first class for free! • Classes are open to participants who are diagnosed with PD, their family and friends. • Participants are asked to register for the classes by purchasing a prepaid “Dance Card” for 5, 7 or 10 dance classes. The costs of the cards are $30, $40 and $50 respectively. (Family & friends are invited to participate at no additional charge.) • Drop-ins are welcomed however we strongly encourage participants to register for additional classes. • Participants in the foundation’s Parkinson Wellness Program are able to use annual memberships and exercise cards for Dance For Parkinson’s classes also. Classes will be held each Saturday September 14 thru November 23 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre 2900 Liberty Avenue (Strip District) Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Free parking is available in their private lot adjacent to the studio. All classrooms and facilities are handicap accessible.
About <strong>Dance</strong> <strong>for</strong> PD®<br />
This popular class has been offered at<br />
the Mark Morris <strong>Dance</strong> Center in<br />
Brooklyn since 2001 & is appropriate<br />
<strong>for</strong> anyone with PD, no matter how<br />
advanced. No dance experience is required.<br />
In chairs, at a barre or standing,<br />
you will explore elements of<br />
modern dance, ballet, tap, folk and<br />
social dancing in a non-pressured, social<br />
environment in which live music<br />
energizes, enriches and empowers.<br />
Classes are modeled after <strong>Dance</strong> <strong>for</strong><br />
PD® now occur in more than 100<br />
communities throughout the world…<br />
now including <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>.<br />
Why <strong>Dance</strong> <strong>for</strong> PD®<br />
It has been well established that exercise<br />
is essential in the management of Parkinson<br />
disease. Although the class is<br />
“exercise” in nature, it includes additional<br />
benefits not found in a more typical exercise<br />
class. Participants report that <strong>Dance</strong><br />
<strong>for</strong> PD provides:<br />
• Physical/motor benefits<br />
Exercise has been shown to improve<br />
symptom management without additional<br />
medication therapy. <strong>Dance</strong> develops<br />
flexibility and instills confidence<br />
in movement ability, areas particularly<br />
impacted by PD. <strong>Dance</strong> focuses attention<br />
on eyes, ears and touch as tools to assist<br />
in movement and balance. <strong>Dance</strong> also increases<br />
awareness of where all parts of the<br />
body are in space. It is appropriate <strong>for</strong> all<br />
levels of ability and mobility.<br />
• Cognitive benefits<br />
All people with PD experience some cognitive<br />
impairment in addition to motor impairment.<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> is first and <strong>for</strong>emost a stimulating<br />
mental activity that connects mind to<br />
body. <strong>Dance</strong> in this <strong>for</strong>m is a type of “brain<br />
training”. Complex movement is thought to<br />
be instrumental in neuroplasticity or the<br />
ability of the brain to construct new neural<br />
pathways to replace damaged connections.<br />
• Psychosocial benefits<br />
Parkinson disease is often referred to as the<br />
“disease of isolation”. <strong>Dance</strong> breaks isolation.<br />
More than most other types of exercise,<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> <strong>for</strong> PD requires interaction between<br />
participants. It sparks creativity and<br />
expression of feelings through movement in<br />
the stories told in dance. It helps dispel<br />
negative self-image by invoking imagery in<br />
the service of graceful movement. The essence<br />
of dance is joy which can reverse<br />
(even if only transiently) feelings of depression<br />
and anxiety that are a very real part of<br />
PD.<br />
Participants also reported that the classes<br />
boost their confidence levels and trans<strong>for</strong>m<br />
their attitudes about living with a chronic illness<br />
by empowering them with a sense of<br />
physical possibility and artistic achievement.<br />
Try your first class <strong>for</strong> free!<br />
• Classes are open to participants<br />
who are diagnosed with PD, their<br />
family and friends.<br />
• Participants are asked to register<br />
<strong>for</strong> the classes by purchasing a prepaid<br />
“<strong>Dance</strong> Card” <strong>for</strong> 5, 7 or 10<br />
dance classes. The costs of the cards<br />
are $30, $40 and $50 respectively.<br />
(Family & friends are invited to<br />
participate at no additional charge.)<br />
• Drop-ins are welcomed however<br />
we strongly encourage participants<br />
to register <strong>for</strong> additional classes.<br />
• Participants in the foundation’s<br />
Parkinson Wellness Program are<br />
able to use annual memberships and<br />
exercise cards <strong>for</strong> <strong>Dance</strong> For Parkinson’s<br />
classes also.<br />
Classes will be held each Saturday<br />
September 14 thru November 23<br />
from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> <strong>Ballet</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong><br />
2900 Liberty Avenue (Strip District)<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong>, PA 15201<br />
Free parking is available in their<br />
private lot adjacent to the studio.<br />
All classrooms and facilities are<br />
handicap accessible.
DANCE<br />
FOR<br />
PARKINSON’s<br />
Photo courtesy of Mark Morris <strong>Dance</strong> Group/Brooklyn Parkinson Group<br />
A unique movement class<br />
<strong>for</strong> people with Parkinson’s,<br />
their families, friends and<br />
care partners<br />
First 11-week program begins<br />
Saturday, September 14<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> <strong>Ballet</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong><br />
2900 Liberty Avenue<br />
Name _________________________________________________________________________<br />
Address _______________________________________________________________________<br />
City ______________________________________________ State _____ Zip________________<br />
Enclosed is my check Payable to National Parkinson Foundation in the amount of:<br />
___ 5 dance classes <strong>for</strong> $30 ___ 7 dance classes <strong>for</strong> $40 ___ 10 dance classes <strong>for</strong> $50<br />
MasterCard Credit Card Number ___________________________________________<br />
VISA Expiration Date _____/_____/_____<br />
Discover Signature ____________________________________________________<br />
Send to National Parkinson Foundation Western PA<br />
3468 Babcock Blvd., <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>, PA 15237<br />
This program is made possible through the support of <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> <strong>Ballet</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong> and Yes, You Can <strong>Dance</strong>!<br />
3468 Babcock Blvd., <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>, PA 15237<br />
4-2-837-2542<br />
This program is made possible through the support of <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> <strong>Ballet</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong> and Yes, You Can <strong>Dance</strong>!
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