Adapted Tango Programming
Dance with us this fall! We offer adapted tango programming designed for people living with Parkinson’s disease and for older adults. Instructors are trained in Dr. Madeleine Hackney’s Adapted Tango Fundamentals. Care partners are welcome and encouraged to attend, and trained volunteers provide 1:1 support. Weekly 1.5 hour classes include:
gentle warm-up exercises
rhythm and balance training
music appreciation
partner work and tango steps
dancing
refreshments and social time
Learn more and get involved!
Adapted Tango Programming Fall 2026
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Center City Adapted Tango for Parkinson's
Wednesdays, 9/16 - 11/18
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
This 10-week series is hosted in Center City, Philadelphia. Designed for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners and includes 1:1 volunteer support!
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Cherry Hill Adapted Tango for Parkinson's
Saturdays, 10/10 - 11/28
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
This 10-week series is hosted at the Katz JCC in Cherry Hill, NJ. Designed for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners and includes 1:1 volunteer support!
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Germantown Fall Adapted Tango for Older Adults
Tuesdays, 10/27 - 11/17
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
This 4-week series is hosted at Center in the Park in Germantown, Philadelphia. Designed broadly for older adults and their care partners and includes 1:1 volunteer support!
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Stapeley Fall Adapted Tango for Older Adults
Thursdays, 10/22 - 11/12
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
This 4-week series is hosted at Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley. Designed broadly for older adults and their care partners and includes 1:1 volunteer support!
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Germantown Spring Adapted Tango for Older Adults
Tuesdays, 10/27 - 11/17
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
This 6-week series is hosted at Center in the Park in Germantown, Philadelphia. Designed broadly for older adults and their care partners and includes 1:1 volunteer support!
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Stapeley Spring Adapted Tango for Older Adults
Thursdays, 10/22 - 11/12
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
This 4-week series is hosted at Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley. Designed broadly for older adults and their care partners and includes 1:1 volunteer support!
TRAIN & VOLUNTEER
Want to learn how to use tango to support people with Parkinson’s and older adults? Pre-register for a future Volunteer Training! Training sessions introduce: Parkinson’s disease, aging and mobility, and the research on tango’s benefits; Argentine tango and adapted tango; our mission and programming; fall prevention. Trainings are FREE for people who can volunteer in our adapted tango classes.
We currently have two upcoming volunteer trainings in September 2026:
September 12th, 10am - 3pm at First Presbyterian Church, 201 S. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Apply Now!
September 19th, 12:30-4:30pm at the Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Rd, Cherry Hill Township, NJ 08003. Apply Now!