Post-Stroke Pilot Program: NEW in 2026
The Tango Therapy Project is piloting a novel adapted tango program for individuals who have experienced a stroke. We developed a curriculum under the guidance of our board members, neurologists/dancers Dr. Rebecca Ichord and Dr. Alexandra Pfister, with the support of physical therapist/dancer Joanna Garvey (DPT).
The initial 6-week pilot series launched in Summer 2026, running on Thursdays, July 16-August 20 from 1:30-3:00pm, at Paley Hall, Temple University.
*A Powering the Arts Grant (funded by Team Pennsylvania, PECO, and PA Creative Industries) supports education, planning, and outreach for our post-stroke pilot program.
CONSULT WITH US
We’re seeking individuals who have experienced a stroke to consult with us on program design. Click below to register for a Zoom focus group and we’ll email you the link.
✦ Friday, April 17 from 3:00pm–4:00pm EDT
✦ Thursday, April 23 from 1:30pm–2:30pm EDT in person at PACT, 110 Weiss Hall, 1701 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
If you prefer a 1:1 interview, please email us and we’ll contact you to schedule.
PARTICIPATE
Our pilot series for people that have experienced a stroke is currently full. Click here to join the waitlist for our 6-week post-stroke pilot series on Thursdays, July 16-August 20 from 1:30-3:00pm, at Paley Hall, Room 130B (First Floor), Temple University, 1210 W. Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122.
Weekly 1.5 hour classes include: gentle warm-up, rhythm and balance training, partner work, dancing and music appreciation, refreshments and social time.
Care partners are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Instructors are trained in Adapted Tango Fundamentals, and trained volunteers provide 1:1 support to all post-stroke participants.
TRAIN & VOLUNTEER
Want to learn how to use tango to support people who have experienced a stroke? TTP hosted a volunteer training on June 6th at The Gingko Center, 1316 S. 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, from 10am–4pm. The following topics were covered in the training:
Causes and impact of stroke
Research on tango’s benefits for people with neurologic conditions and motor challenges
Argentine tango and adapted tango
The Tango Therapy Project’s mission and programming
Fall prevention
The training was offered FREE for participants who can volunteer in a post-stroke pilot series.
Email us if you are interested in joining future volunteer trainings!