Dance and Movement

for People with Parkinson's 

and their Family, Partners, and Friends

photos by Sylvie Deters unless otherwise noted

Our next class is Thursday, September 11, at 2 p.m. We'll meet at the UUC. Please contact Jessica (jaroeder2@gmail.com)  if you would like to attend. 

We will not have class on Thursday, September 25.

Please fill out our contact information form for reminders and updates. Or call Jessica at 218-727-8286 and leave a voicemail.

Until further notice:

• • Masks are optional.

  • Chairs for the start of class are still set up with a bit extra distance. Barres are shared.

  • Please let us know (see above) if you plan to attend, so that we can set up.

  • If you or anyone in your household (or anyone in the group you regularly interact with) has a fever and/or any of the other symptoms associated with COVID-19, or other contagious bugs, please do not attend. 

  • If you are feeling great, you still get to make the decision whether to attend. If you're not sure whether you feel safe enough attending a group activity, please wait until you're ready.

Class meets at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Duluth. New and returning participants are always welcome. There is parking under the building and in the lot. 

Arrive a bit early to chat or just settle in. We start on time.

We follow the Duluth Public Schools for weather closures. If the schools have a snow day, we'll have one, too.

For information about more Duluth-area activities of interest to people with Parkinson's and their care partners, see the Duluth Parkinson's Activities site.

Who

• For people with Parkinson’s attending alone or with their family and friends

• People with other movement disorders or issues, please contact Jessica at (218) 727-8286 or jaroeder2@gmail.com to talk about whether this class might work for you.

• No dance experience necessary

Where

• Class takes place at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 835 W. College Street, Duluth, Minnesota

• Garage parking is available under the building, with elevator access to our dancing area  

What

• ›A welcoming and lively class modeled on the Mark Morris Dance Group’s Dance for PD® program 

• We begin class in chairs and remain seated for a full dancing warmup; all dances can be done seated 

• Enjoy moving and music

• Stretch, warm up, spark your creativity and grace

• No special clothing or shoes are required; wear something comfortable that doesn't constrict your movement. Some people like to wear layers to accommodate different temperatures in the building. You can take class in street shoes, ballet or jazz shoes, or socks. If you wear shoes, a flexible shoe is best.

• There is currently a suggested donation of $3 per person or $5 per group including family, friends, caregivers; please attend even if you can't make a donation--all people with Parkinson's are welcome