Therapeutic Movement for Parkinson's Disease
We are Central Pennsylvania’s only musical and movement program for adults with Parkinson’s Disease. Our classes are modeled after class for ballet, but are tailored to populations who are concerned with mobility and coordination.
- Participants begin with seated warm up exercises done with a live musician in the class.
- After the warm up, exercises are done in timing with music across the floor.
- Often times we will pair you with another dancer, teacher, or volunteer
- Sometimes you will even be part of a larger, choreographed ballet!
- Your First Class is FREE!
- 10:00am to 11:00am Wednesdays
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PA DanceSport
Park Village Plaza
585 E Main St.
Hummelstown, PA 17036 - 717-897-1782
Artistic/Dance Staff
Jaime Thompson
Currently a ballet teacher at Pennsylvania Regional Ballet in Enola as well as Studio 91 in Mechanicsburg, Jaime holds a BFA in Dance from the Boston Conservatory. She has danced lead classical roles with Tampa Ballet Theater (FL), Asheville Ballet (NC), and Ballet for Young Audiences (NYC).
Re Rabassi-Davis
Currently a Private Ballet Coach and guest teacher, Re (AnnaMarie) Rabassi-Davis holds a B.A. in Ballet, M.Ed in Counseling and a M.S. in Ethics and Leadership. She taught 33 years for the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet where she also developed the original curriculum for Pre-Ballet and Creative Movement, as well as the outreach program "Discover Dance". She was an integral part of the Milton Hershey School, developing curriculum while teaching and choreographing there for 17 years. Prior to that she taught for 11 years at the former Harrisburg Arts Magnet School.
Hannah Kraenbring
Hannah holds a Bachelor's degree in Dance and a Minor in Studio Art from Goucher College. She teaches ballet and modern at Richie School of Dance and Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and dances professionally with Luna Dance Company. Hannah’s teaching practice utilizes mind-body connections and improvisation to find intrinsic creativity through movement
S Max Mitchell
Our pianist, Max, has been recognized as one of the world's greatest dance accompanists, having been rehearsal pianist for the Metropolitan Opera, Dutch National Ballet (Amsterdam) and class pianist at School of American Ballet and Ballet Academy East in New York City. He was music director at Rosie O'Donnell's children's theater program "Rosie's Theater Kids". His series of ballet class recordings are heard on streaming services worldwide.
Come by yourself or come with a care giver. Classes are $10 per participant (no charge for caregivers)
We are at PA DanceSport Ballroom, Hummelstown and we work together on a 3500 Sq-ft hardwood floor. All entrances are handicapped accessible.
What should I expect?
With no experience necessary, you’ll be welcomed with dignity and respect by a staff trained to recognize the needs of adults with Parkinson’s. Move A-Way PD is modeled after, and affiliated with, the Mark Morris Dance Group’s Dance for PD® program and our teachers are trained in the methods of Dance for PD® .
When you walk through our doors, we’ll refer to you as a dancer and accommodate you as an individual with specific needs. Wear comfortable clothes, and on your feet, wear a soft rubber soled shoe or – even better – hospital socks!
CLASS DATES through 2024 (WEDNESDAYS AT 10AM)
OCTOBER 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 / NOVEMBER 6, 13, 20 / DECEMBER 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
