You Belong HereCheck out our weekly lineup of live group classes and come dance, sing, move, and connect with us. See our full schedule of free classes below. Can't join live? Watch one of our free on-demand selections from our digital class library. It all starts here. Want to receive fewer emails from us? Please click here to receive only occasional communications about Dance for PD. Make your tax-deductible gift by December 31 This month, please consider a year-end gift of $60, $120 or $300 to support Dance for PD's robust New York City programming. When you make a donation, become a
member, or include Dance for PD in your planned giving, your contribution makes a real difference in the lives of people with PD, their care partners, and loved ones. For 23 years, support from community members like you has helped ensure this vital program continues free of charge. Click on the video to meet Carol and Bill and learn about how Dance for PD changes lives.
Check out our listing of research opportunities that are available and relevant to our community members. While we do not vet each project, we do require that all listed opportunities have IRB approval, ensuring ethical and non-injurious study designs. Click here to view opportunities - which currently include paid and unpaid surveys about energy output in Dance for PD classes, Young Onset perspectives, and communication experiences - and get involved in advancing the field of Parkinson's
research.
First time? New to Dance for PD? Welcome! Click here to sign up for a mini-tour of our programming or check out our welcome page for Dance for PD beginners. Online class schedule Dec. 16-22
Click the button below at the time of class or to access classes on-demand from our digital library. Registration opens 15 minutes before the schedule class
time. All times listed are New York (US Eastern Standard) Time. Click here to convert to your time zone. Dance for PD®
Monday 11:00 AM-12:15 PM | David Leventhal Wednesday Special time 2:15-3:15 PM | David Leventhal with live music by Richard X Bennett Dance for PD® PRO*
Monday 5:45-6:45 PM | Macy Sullivan with music by George Lykogiannis *This is an all-standing class, designed for those who wish to challenge themselves in a more rigorous environment. Students wishing to make modifications are encouraged to do so for themselves, rather than following along with an assistant teaching artist. Dance for PD® en
español Wednesday 1:00-2:00 PM |Julie Worden Dance for PD® Mandarin Thursday 1:00-2:00 PM | Zhongmei Li (李忠梅) Sing for PD Friday 1:15-2:00 PM | Ariel Reich PD Movement Lab Friday 2:15–3:15 PM | Mor Mendel with live music by Yukiko Konishi Want to join us for an in person class in New York City? Click here for
this week's studio class schedule. Outside of NYC? Click here to find a class near you. On Demand Digital
Library Dance on your own schedule with our digital class library featuring classes from our Brooklyn flagship presented in a convenient, accessible format to people around the world. Classes are organized by genre - with a free sample class offered in each style. The Dance for PD
channel is organized by teacher. Looking for an older class? Many genres and teachers have a "Showcase" at the end of the carousel - this showcase includes ALL related recordings in the library. Global affiliate class listings Many Dance for PD Certified Teachers around the globe offer online classes that are free and accessible. Check out the weekly
schedule of these classes offered in multiple time zones. For Members Featured On Demand Class of the Week
Our Members' Digital Class Library, with more than 400 selections at your fingertips, now features a different On Demand class each week. Just log in with your member credentials, visit the On Demand portal, and find the Featured Class channel to revisit a gem from our archives. Dance for PD’s Dance by Phone initiative invites people without internet access or digital technology to benefit from the experience of a dance class wherever they are and whenever they want a movement session, just by dialing a number on a telephone. The system is easy to use and toll-free within North America. To access this resource, call 1-800-957-1046. When prompted, you may select the activity you’d like to do by entering an extension number from the menu: ▪ 20 – Introduction (please listen to this message the first time you use the system)
▪ 21 – Sun Salutation
▪ 22 –
Painting
▪ 23 – Hand and Foot dance
▪ 24 – Rock, Paper, Scissors
▪ 25 – Broadway number
▪ 26 – Reverence
Have a friend or family member who might be cut off from an internet connection or who doesn't use a computer? Let them know about this free resource. For more information, please click below.
At Home Instructional DVDs and Videos We're offering great discounts on our At Home instructional videos, including free US and international shipping on our 5-DVD bundle and 20% off all Video On Demand products. Visit our Store to learn more! Our Video on Demand products provide instant access to HD-quality videos that you can view on your computer, tablet, and phone, or on your television via Apple TV, Roku or Amazon Fire TV. You're invited to be a member of the Dance for PD Connect at Home team through Ryver, a free online platform that allows members to communicate in four ways: group chats, discussion forums, private messages, or calls. This is also a wonderful resource to share news and events you think may interest
others! Your support helps us sustain and expand our programming during this challenging time when our classes serve as a vital lifeline for our community. Please consider supporting Dance
for PD with a gift in any amount. Additional resources, notices, and eventsMark Morris Digital Dance Center
The Mark Morris Digital Dance Center is an
online platform for on-demand dance classes in a variety of styles taught by Mark Morris Dance Group dancers and Mark Morris Dance Center’s faculty. Suitable for adult dancers of all levels with or without disabilities, with a focus on beginner to intermediate dancers looking to supplement
in-person instruction or enjoy the convenience of training anytime, anywhere. Everyone receives a FREE 7-day trial! Click here for access. Sunday socialDance for PD is pleased to provide space in the digital world for members of our global community to connect for unstructured weekly group conversations on Sundays from 12-1 PM. Pop in at the top of the hour to say hello! All topics of conversation are
welcome, but here are ideas (courtesy of Arlene Scorzelli) to get you started: ▪ | What's the last book you read? What are you reading now? |
▪ | Do you have a favorite family recipe you'd be willing to share? |
▪ | What's your favorite movie and/or TV show? |
▪ | How do you handle loneliness? |
▪ | How do you make best use of your time alone? |
No registration required; click here to join via Zoom or login with these credentials:
Meeting ID: 971 5639 4867
Passcode: 567834 Announcing MMDG's 2024-25 tour seasonThis season, we’re thrilled to showcase a collection of works that highlights the extraordinary breadth of Mark Morris' career. Experience the "witty and brilliant" (The Washington Post)
The Look of Love, set to the timeless hits of Burt Bacharach, and the "truly joyous, celebratory” (The Telegraph) Pepperland, a tribute to The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. And don’t miss the chance to see crowd favorites and rare gems from Mark’s repertory, including Pacific, Grand Duo, Rock of Ages,
and Going Away Party, as well as The Hard Nut making its comeback to BAM in Brooklyn.
Click here or on the image above to watch our 2024-25 Tour
Season trailer, and click here to find a performance near you. Suggestions Your feedback and ideas in
support of our growth and continued success are welcome! Click here to share your experience about a specific virtual class you've attended or call us at (800) 957-1046. |
We
look forward to seeing you! |
Dance for PD® is made possible through generous support from our community. We gratefully acknowledge contributions from individual Dance for PD members, donors, and Friends of MMDG along with public and private institutions: Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund Adira Foundation A community grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation Billy Rose Foundation Bloomberg
Philanthropies Bossak/Heilbron Charitable Foundation The Dillon Fund General Catalyst Sills Family Foundation Sence Foundation Bernard F. and Alva B. Gimbel Foundation Lily Auchincloss Foundation Stanley J. Wertheimer Fund Lucy Bowen Fund Medtronic, Inc. AbbVie American Parkinson Disease Association Public support for Dance for PD is provided by New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
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