Educational Events

Movement for Parkinson's

Virtual ( Zoom )
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
Free
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Wellness Wednesday: Social Engagement Series

Join our global program where esteemed dance professionals from Southern Danceworks lead sessions focusing on unleashing the full potential of physical and artistic movement. Modeled after an evidence-based program pioneered by the Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson's Group.  

Movement for Parkinson's offers tailored instruction designed to harness all the benefits of dance to transform lives and enhance well-being including fluidity of movement, stability, balance, and motor skills.  

Speakers

Teri Weksler
Teaching Artist
UAB Arts in Medicine

Mary Margaret Scalici, MA
Teaching Artist
Body Arts and Sciences Institute (BASI) Instructor
UAB Arts in Medicine

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Due to the nature of our social engagement programs and to protect the privacy of participants, we will not be recording or archiving these programs. By not recording, it's our hope that the program provides a comfortable environment that encourages meaningful participation.

PD Health @ Home is presented by the Light of Day Foundation, whose generosity has made this programming possible.

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This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

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