TTP board members and neurologists/dancers Dr. Alexandra Pfister and Dr. Rebecca Ichord have developed this novel curriculum for people who have experienced a stroke in consultation with Joanna Garvey (DPT) and in collaboration with Dr. Gayle DeDe, Director of the Philadelphia Aphasia Community at Temple University (PACT).

Time: Thursdays, July 16-August 20, 1:30pm – 3:00pm

Location: Paley Hall, Room 130B (First Floor), Temple University, 1210 W. Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

As a thank you to our volunteers, the Tango Therapy Project is hosting an Argentine tango workshop led by board member Mary Carmel Etienne and former board member Amy Yang, followed by a celebration with refreshments. 

Time: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

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

Includes an introduction to adapted tango, information on stroke and the research on adapted tango, with a fall prevention component led by a physical therapist. Tuition-free with a commitment to volunteer in pilot programming.

Time: June 6th, 10am - 3pm

Location: The Ginko Center, 1316 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

A 10-week adapted tango series designed for older adults at the Salem Adult Citizens Senior Center. Care partners are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Time: Mondays, April 27 - June 8 , 2026, 10:00am – 11:30am

Location: Salem Adult Citizens Center, 2414 Arlington Ave, Abington, PA 19001

An 8-week adapted tango series designed for people with Parkinson’s. Care partners and caregivers are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Time: Wednesdays, Apr. 22 - June 10, 2026, 10:30am – 12:00pm

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

Consult with us on program design for an adapted tango pilot program for individuals who have experienced a stroke. If you prefer a 1:1 interview, please note that in your message and we’ll contact you to schedule.

Time: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Location: PACT, 110 Weiss Hall , 1701 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 (email to register)

Consult with us on program design for an adapted tango pilot program for individuals who have experienced a stroke. If you prefer a 1:1 interview, please note that in your message and we’ll contact you to schedule.

Time: Friday, April 17 2026, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Location: Zoom

Learn more about our adapted tango programming and sign up for the upcoming 6-week series starting the following week! The Intro to Tango session includes a live tango demonstration and will give a sample of our curriculum!

Time: Monday, April 20 2026, 10:00am – 11:00am

Location: Salem Adult Citizens Center, 2414 Arlington Ave, Abington, PA 19001

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

Time: Wednesdays, February 11 - April 15, 2026 10:30am-12:00pm

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

Featuring an overview of tango history, a demonstration by professional tango dancers, and an introduction to adapted tango.

Time: Friday, March 20, 2026, 11:00am-12:00pm

Location: Penn Geriatric Medicine Ralston, Memory Cafe

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