Weekly bulletin + class schedule (April 14-20)

Published: Mon, 04/14/25

Updated: Tue, 04/15/25

You Belong Here

Greetings! We're on Spring Break this week.

Keep moving during this holiday break by exploring On Demand classes listed below, engaging in one of our short Movement Moments, ordering an At Home instructional video, or selecting a full class from our digital class library.

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FYI

Holiday notice: Spring recess

Please note there will be no live programming Monday, April 14-Sunday, April 20. On Demand classes are listed by genre and day below. Click here to enjoy additional encore presentations of select classes from our digital library at your convenience during this short recess. Looking for an easy way to keep moving this holiday season? Check out our short Movement Moments, 15- to 20-minute sessions fit easily into your day.

Dance for PD Members have special access to our complete digital class library of Dance for PD, Sing for PD, Pilates and Yoga classes originally offered on Zoom. Not a member or need to renew? Click here to join! Please allow two business days for your membership to activate.

Research opportunities

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 April 14-20

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 | On Demand class with David Leventhal

Wednesday 2:30-3:30 PM | On Demand class with Uta Takemura

Dance for PD® PRO

Monday 5:45-6:45 PM | On Demand class with Macy Sullivan

Dance for PD en español
Wednesday 2:00-3:00 PM | Clase On Demand con Bethina Sayegh-Flores

Dance for PD Mandarin

Thursday 1:00-2:00 PM | On Demand class with Nico Li

PD Movement Lab

Friday 2:15-3:15 PM | On Demand class with Pam Quinn

In lieu of other live classes this week, please check out our On Demand Digital Library.

Click here to join a class

In-person classes

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.

Explore our On Demand class 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.

Licensed affiliate online classes

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 by Phone

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.

Learn about Dance by Phone

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.

Order an instructional video

Connect at Home

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!

Learn more and create a free account

Support our work

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.

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Additional resources, notices, and events

Mark 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 social

Dance 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 2025 spring/summer season

This 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!

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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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