ADAPTIVE DANCE
At Grand Rapids Ballet School, we embrace the healing power of dance. Our “Moving with Parkinson’s” program is dedicated to individuals with Parkinson’s disease, providing an inclusive environment where participants of all abilities can enjoy the joy of dance. These classes foster a supportive community, encouraging camaraderie and connection among participants.
We also take the power of dance to our community through partnerships with schools throughout Grand Rapids and West Michigan with Dance Immersion and Escape to the Ballet.
Classes are held at our Meijer-Royce Center for Dance as well as at satellite locations throughout West Michigan. Specific details regarding schedule and location information can be found below.
Moving with Parkinson’s
Moving with Parkinson’s is a dance therapy class made specifically for people with Parkinson’s Disease, geared towards mobility. GRBS is proud to continue to partner with the Parkinson’s Association of West Michigan to offer free weekly classes throughout the year for adults in the West Michigan community with Parkinson’s Disease. We offer classes at our Grand Rapids facilities as well as satellite classes in Holland. Moving with Parkinson’s dancers enjoy spending time in a supportive community, focusing on holistic and restorative movement.
Dress Code
Comfortable, loose clothing
Cost
Grand Rapids Ballet is proud to offer this class free of charge.
SCHEDULE – SPRING 2025 SESSION
| DAY | TIME | LOCATION | DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | YMCA Mary Free Bed 5500 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 | January 6, January 13, January 20, January 27, February 3, February 10, February 17, February 24, March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19 |
| Monday | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Holland Home 2500 Breton Woods Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 | January 6, January 13, January 20, January 27, February 3, February 10, February 17, February 24, March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19 |
| Tuesday | 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Grand Rapids Ballet School (Virtual Option Available)
Join virtually via Zoom- | January 7, January 14, January 21, January 28, February 4, February 11, February 18, February 25, March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1, April 15, April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27 |
| Second Wednesday of the month | 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | U of M Health-West 5900 Byron Center Ave SW Wyoming, MI 49519 | February 12, March 12, May 14 |
| Third Wednesday of the month | 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Beacon Hill 1919 Boston St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 | February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21 |
| Wednesday and Friday | 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Evergreen Commons 480 State St, Holland, MI 49423 | January 8, January 10, January 17, January 24, January 29, January 31, February 5, February 7, February 12, February 14, February 19, February 21, February 26, February 28, March 5, March 7, March 12, March 14, March 19, March 21, March 26, March 28, April 2, April 4, April 16, April 18, April 23, April 25, April 30, May 2, May 7, May 9, May 14, May 16, May 21, May 23, May 28, May 30 |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Snap Fitness 6101 Lake Michigan Dr. Allendale, MI 49401 | January 10, January 17, January 24, January 31, February 7, February 14, February 21, February 28, March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28, April 4, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23 |
GRBS offers classes in-person at Grand Rapids Ballet and multiple satellite locations around Grand Rapids. Please contact the School Office with any questions.
Evergreen Commons
480 State St, Holland, MI 49423
Grand Rapids Ballet School
341 Ellsworth Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Holland Home
2100 Raybrook St SE 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Snap Fitness Allendale
6101 Lake Michigan Drive, Allendale Charter Twp, MI 49401
Moving with Parkinson’s 2024-25 School Year
First Semester- September 3, 2024 – January 17, 2025
Second Semester- January 20, 2025 – May 31, 2025
Click Here to download the 2024-25 School Year Calendar
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Moving with Parkinson’s is sponsored by:
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