Post-Stroke Pilot Program

The Tango Therapy Project piloted 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 and ran from Thursday, July 16 to August 20 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.

  • Photography credit: Damian Lobato

PARTICIPATE

Our pilot series was completed in Summer 2026.

The weekly 1.5 hour classes included: gentle warm-up, rhythm and balance training, partner work, dancing and music appreciation, refreshments and social time. 

If you are interested in participating in a future series for post-stroke individuals, please email hello@tangotherapyproject.org.

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!