In Our Words
What do Dance Wise for Parkinson's dancers say about our time together?
First and foremost is the atmosphere that the instructor creates. I’m an RN so I don’t necessarily need education, however, with her knowledge of the body, mind, and spirit as one, she’s informed and readily shares. I also enjoy the class because we as PD patients do not share anything other than what we’re doing in class. Elena has created an environment where you can be yourself and create lovely moves in spite of our illness. She’s always researching but does not feel “clinical “ I wish we had more than one hour a week to have PD dance. ~ C.T., Dance Wise Dancer
I am invigorated after each class. I don’t experience the extreme tiredness on dance class days that I feel on other days. It’s a wonderful feeling to feel free. This class is very important to my well-being. ~ M.B., Dance Wise Dancer
It lifts my spirit. The music, the movement, the sharing, the teacher is inspiring and invigorating. I use the movements at home all week. Elena is so warm and loving, so patient. ~ Dance Wise Dancer
This class is very fulfilling. It gives me confidence to move. My balance is better and my brain works in a different manner. I do many things to slow the progression of PD and I attribute this class as a major factor. It is really making a difference for me. ~ M.B., Dance Wise Dancer
I am invigorated after each class. I don’t experience the extreme tiredness on dance class days that I feel on other days. It’s a wonderful feeling to feel free. This class is very important to my well-being. ~ M.B., Dance Wise Dancer
It lifts my spirit. The music, the movement, the sharing, the teacher is inspiring and invigorating. I use the movements at home all week. Elena is so warm and loving, so patient. ~ Dance Wise Dancer
This class is very fulfilling. It gives me confidence to move. My balance is better and my brain works in a different manner. I do many things to slow the progression of PD and I attribute this class as a major factor. It is really making a difference for me. ~ M.B., Dance Wise Dancer