Fill your Dance Card at the WPC!

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We are looking forward to seeing you at the World Parkinson Congress, and can’t wait to share this inspiring event with you. 

The WPC is chock full of great programming and opportunities to learn, move, and connect most hours of the day. 

Since you are a valued member of the Dance for PD community, we want to highlight a few dance-forward happenings and events day-by-day so you can be sure to add them to your calendar:

Saturday, May 23

9:00-10:30 AM | Dance for PD community class led by David Leventhal

Ballet Arizona, 2835 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Click here to register

Sunday, May 24

6:00-9:00 | WPC Opening Ceremony and Reception

This year’s opening ceremony features a world premiere by choreographer Pamela Quinn, with dancers from around the world. Bay Area choreographer Claudine Naganuma’s new work will be featured at 8 p.m. during the opening reception.

Monday, May 25

1:45-2:45 PM | Dance for PD class led by David Leventhal

Renewal Room

Register at the door 

6:00 | Dance Community gathering 

Tuesday, May 26

8:00-9:00 AM | Deconstructing Dancing with Parkinson’s led by Sarah Robichaud, with David Leventhal

Renewal Room

Register at the door

11:30-12:30 | Deconstructing Dancing with Parkinson’s/Dance for PD poster session

Poster Exhibition area

12:30-12:45 | Flash Mob led by Mo Katzman

Exhibition Hall

2:00-4:30 PM | Dance for PD Professional Development Workshop for teaching artists and volunteers

Ballet Arizona

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4:15-5:15 PM | Yoga & Chi Gong: Meditation in Motion led by Whitney Chapman

Renewal Room

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6:55 PM | Movement, Music, and Parkinson’s Lounge - SOLD OUT

More information

Wednesday, May 27

11:00 AM | Closing Ceremony meeting (learn how to support the closing dance)

Dance for PD/Dancing with Parkinson’s booth in the Exhibition Hall

3:00-4:00 PM | Moving the CHI with PD/Tranquilidad de Espiritu led by Julie Worden

Renewal Room

Registration at the door

6:00-6:45 PM | Closing Ceremony

This culminating event features a participatory dance conceived and choreographed by Sabine Woertman and Sarah Robichaud.

For a full listing of Renewal Room activities, please click here.

Daily in the Exhibition Hall/Other events

Dance for PD/Dancing with Parkinson’s Canada Booth

Come visit us in the Movement Village to learn more about Dance for Parkinson’s programs in North America and around the world and to chat with members of our teams and the generous volunteers who’ve stepped up to be dance ambassadors.

Together We Dance Video Project

Featuring 48 videos from individuals and Dance for PD-affiliated programs around the world, this compilation—conceived and produced by Clara Kluge and presented in tandem with the Red Thread Project—highlights the creative power of our global community.

Ballet Arizona in the Desert Botanical Gardens

Need a night away? Ballet Arizona performs May 21-30 in the beautiful Desert Botanical Gardens. Click here for information and tickets.

Safe travels—we look forward to seeing you there!