Rx Ballroom Dance provides free, adaptive ballroom dance programs designed for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, and other neurological or age-related conditions. Our core programs blend the artistic beauty of ballroom dance with evidence-based therapeutic strategies to improve quality of life, mobility, and emotional well-being. All programs are culturally inclusive, community-centered, and accessible to people with disabilities.

1. Free Weekly Therapeutic Dance Classes
• Offered in-person at community centers and virtually for homebound or rural participants.
• Led by certified instructors trained in both ballroom dance and working with neurological conditions.
• Classes include standing, seated, and wheelchair-based options to meet all ability levels.
• Focus areas include balance, posture, rotational movement, strength, and confidence.

2. Care Partner Involvement
• Caregivers, spouses, and family members are encouraged to participate in class alongside their loved ones (free of charge).
• Dancing together fosters emotional connection, mutual joy, and shared progress.
• Care partners also become part of a broader support network, building ties to the community.

3. Student Performances & Showcases
• Participants have opportunities to perform at events like the Defying Limits Gala and local showcases.
• Scholarships help cover costume, travel, and coaching costs so students can proudly represent their diagnosis and cultural identity through
dance.

4. Community Engagement & Education
• Outreach at senior expos, support groups, and health fairs.
• Collaborations with organizations like the Parkinson’s Foundation, Alzheimer’s Association, and local care networks.

5. Instructor Training & Evaluation Partnerships
• Ongoing instructor training in adaptive dance practices.
• Program impact is measured through partnerships with Concordia University and UC Irvine, tracking progress in balance, posture, and strength.

Together, these services create a joyful, empowering space for healing and artistic expression.