Dance for Parkinson's

Dance for Parkinson's is a dynamic program designed to improve the physical, emotional, and social well-being of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Through the joy of movement and music, our classes help participants enhance their balance, flexibility, and strength while building a supportive community.

Inclusive Environment

Classes are designed to accommodate all levels of ability, ensuring everyone can participate and benefit.

Scientific Backing

Research shows that dance can significantly improve motor functions and mood in individuals with Parkinson’s.

Improved Mobility

Dance enhances balance, flexibility, and coordination through rhythmic movement and engaging exercises.

Community & Support

Join a vibrant community where participants support and motivate each other through shared experiences and goals.

Dance for Parkinson's is an innovative program that harnesses the power of music and movement to address the physical and emotional challenges of Parkinson's disease. Led by experienced dance instructors, our classes offer a fun and engaging way to improve balance, flexibility, strength, and overall well-being.

Enhanced physical mobility and coordination

Improved mental health and reduced symptoms of depression

Greater social interaction and community support

Increased confidence and independence in daily activities

About our Dance for Parkinson's Instructors

RICHARD AND DIANE CARUSO 

Richard and Diane both have a love and passion for dance. Diane grew up in the UK where it was just part of life to go ballroom dancing with your parents on a Saturday night. Diane began taking formal ballroom and Latin dance classes at age 8, graduating as a gold level Junior in International style ballroom. Diane represented the Arthur Murray Dance Company in American style ballroom, in the US.

Richard gravitated to the ballroom world in his teens and very quickly rose to gold level teaching/private coaching status through the Fred Astaire Dance Academy in American and International ballroom dancing. In addition to competing in these two styles of ballroom dance Richard also competed successfully in professional theatre arts and cabaret competition.

Although Richard and Diane no longer teach professionally, they bring their love of dance to their beloved Dance for Parkinson’s students on a weekly basis. From Waltz, foxtrot, tango, rumba, cha cha cha, merengue, to name but a few our DforP students are willing to try anything. It is our extreme privilege and honor to be able to bring a skill and passion for something we love to this particular arena.

Richard and Diane both are Bone Builder Leaders and Diane is also the Founder of Bone Builders of Rhode island who are about to open their 12 location.

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