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 – FALL 2024 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 | September 9, September 16, September 23, September 30, October 7, October 14, October 21, October 28, November 4, November 11, November 18, November 25, December 2, December 9 |
| Monday | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Holland Home 2500 Breton Woods Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 | September 9, September 16, September 23, September 30, October 7, October 14, October 21, October 28, November 4, November 11, November 18, November 25, December 2 |
| Tuesday | 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Grand Rapids Ballet School (Virtual Option Available)
Join virtually via Zoom- | August 27, September 3, September 10, September 17, September 24, October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, November 19, November 26, December 3, December 10, December 17 |
| First Wednesday of the month | 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Beacon Hill 1919 Boston St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 | September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4 |
| 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 | September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11 |
| Third Wednesday of the month | 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Beacon Hill 1919 Boston St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 | September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18 |
| Wednesday and Friday | 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Evergreen Commons 480 State St, Holland, MI 49423 | September 4, September 6, September 11, September 13, September 18, September 20, September 25, September 27, October 2, October 4, October 9, October 11, October 16, October 18, October 23, October 25, October 30, November 1, November 6, November 8, November 13, November 15, November 20, November 22, November 27, December 4, December 6, December 11, December 13, December 18, December 20 |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Snap Fitness 6101 Lake Michigan Dr. Allendale, MI 49401 | September 6, September 13, September 20, September 27, October 4, October 11, October 18, October 25, November 1, November 8, November 15, November 22, December 6, December 13, December 20 |
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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