Creating joy and body connection through movement
“The joy is wonderful.” – Participant
Seattle Theatre Group offers dance classes for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and their caregivers in Seattle, Kirkland and Des Moines, Washington. Participants stretch and strengthen muscles, focusing on balance and rhythm through many styles of dance. Working with professional dancers specially trained in the Dance for PD® method, participants learn how to use thought, imagination, eyes, ears and touch to control movement. Whether seated or standing, people with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and friends are encouraged to explore dance movements in a welcoming environment with LIVE MUSIC. No dance experience necessary.
These classes are based on Dance for PD®, a program developed by Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group. STG’s Dance for PD® classes are offered in partnership with the Booth Gardner Parkinson’s Care Center at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center, Spectrum Dance Company, Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation and the Des Moines Senior Center.
Dance For Parkinson's classes are supported by:
The Glaser Foundation 
Read the Seattle Times article about the program.
2011 - 2012 Classes (All FREE)
Des Moines Classes (Mondays, 2-3:30 pm)
Spring: March 5 - April 23, 2012
Summer: June 4 - August 6, 2012
Fall: October 1 - December 3, 2012
• Location: Des Moines Senior Center: 2045 S. 216th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
Kirkland Classes (Saturdays, 11-12:30 pm)
Winter: January 7-February 25, 2012
Spring: March 24-May 12, 2012
Summer: June 9-July 28, 2012
• Location: Peter Kirk Community Center, 352 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033
Seattle Classes (Thursdays, 11-12:30 pm)
Winter: January 5 - February 23, 2012
Spring: March 22 - May 10, 2012
Summer: June 7 - July 26, 2012
• Location: Garfield Community Center, 2323 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98122
- Seattle & Des Moines Class Registration: Online at www.nwpf.org/Events.aspx or call the NW Parkinson’s Foundation at 877-980-7500.
- Kirkland Class Registration: Online at www.evergreenhealthcare.org/classes or call the Evergreen Healthline at 425-899-3000.
