TTP’s volunteer training includes an introduction to adapted tango, information on Parkinson’s and symptoms, the benefits of dance and tango for individuals with PD, and a fall prevention component led by a physical therapist from Cloudline Physical Therapy. Provided free to all who could commit to volunteering in pilot year programming.

Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10:30am – 4:30pm

Location: First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia, 201 S. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

A 10-week adapted tango series designed for people with Parkinson’s. Care partners and caregivers are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Time: Wednesdays, September 17 - November 19, 2025 11:00am-12:30pm

Location: First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia, 201 S. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Summer drop-in classes open to pilot year participants, care partners, and volunteers.

Time: Tuesdays, July 1 - August 19, 2025

Location: Hall-Mercer, 245 S. 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

A tuition-free advanced-level training with Dr. Madeleine Hackney, open to all volunteers

Time: Saturday, April 26, 2025

Location: First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia , 201 S. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Our fifth 6-week adapted tango pilot series for people with Parkinson’s, designed for patients, care partners, and caregivers.

Time: Thursdays, April 10 - May 15, 2025, 6:15pm-7:45pm

Location: Cloudline Physical Therapy, 138 S. 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Our fourth 6-week adapted tango pilot series for people with Parkinson’s, designed for patients, care partners, and caregivers.

Time: Wednesdays, March 5 – April 9, 2025, 10:00am–11:30am

Location: Cloudline Physical Therapy, 138 S. 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Experience the rhythmic flow of tango-inspired movements blended with the gentle, grounding practice of seated yoga. Led by TTP Director Carolyn Merritt.

Time: Friday, March 21, 2025, 12:45pm–1:45pm

Location: Parkinson’s Foundation PD Health at Home Fitness Friday (online)

Our third 6-week adapted tango pilot series for people with Parkinson’s.

Time: Sundays, Feb. 9 – March 16, 2025, 1:30pm–3:00pm

Location: CHI-MAC Studio, 1316 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

The training included an introduction to adapted tango, info on Parkinson’s and symptoms, the benefits of dance and tango for individuals with PD, and a fall prevention component led by a physical therapist. Provided free to all who could commit to volunteering in pilot year programming.

Time: Jan. 11, 2025, 10:00am–5:00pm

Location: First Presbyterian Church, 201 S. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Our second 6-week adapted tango pilot series for people with Parkinson’s.

Time: Tuesdays, Oct. 22–Nov. 26, 2024, 4:00pm–5:30pm

Location: Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

Our very first 6-week adapted tango pilot series for people with Parkinson’s.

Time: Tuesdays, Sept. 10–Oct. 15, 2024, 1:00pm–2:30pm

Location: Location: Hall-Mercer, 245 S. 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

The Tango Therapy Project joined forces with local musicians Shinjoo Cho and Alejo de los Reyes (El Sesenta Dúo) and dancers Sarah Chung and Damian Lobato for a lunchtime concert and presentation at Thomas Jefferson University’s Humanities & Health Program.

Time: Wednesday, October 9th, 2024

Dr. Madeleine Hackney’s 12-hour Adapted Tango Fundamentals training.

Time: Friday, June 21-Sunday, June 23, 2024

Location: First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia, 201 S. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

A virtual presentation by Dr. Alexandra Pfister (MD, Neurology Resident at UPenn, dancer) and Heather Cianci (PT, MS, GCS) on the symptoms and progression of Parkinson’s disease, the evidence that exercise (including tango) can help slow the progression of the disease and ease symptoms, and effectively incorporating safety guidelines into exercise programs for people with Parkinson’s.

Time: Sunday, January 28, 2024, 11:00am–12:15pm