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!

PARTICIPATE

Click below to pre-register for an adapted tango series.

10-week series for people living with Parkinson’s:

✦ Wednesdays September 16–November 18, 10:30am-12:00pm @ First Presbyterian Church, 201 S. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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. The training is FREE for participants who can volunteer in our adapted tango classes.

Apply now for our upcoming volunteer training on September 12th from 10am - 3pm.