THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, DYNAMIC PERFORMANCES AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS, CHARLOTTE BALLET MAKES DANCE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL COMMUNITIES.
Charlotte Ballet is now offering FREE weekly community dance classes, in-person starting September 7, 2021!
Open to all ages and skill levels, classes are sponsored by Culture Blocks–a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.
WEST AFRICAN Dance Class: Mondays 6-7 PM; Tyvola Senior Center – beginning September 13
LATIN Dance Class: Mondays 7-8 PM; Belle Johnston Community Center – beginning September 13
SENIOR Dance Class: Tuesdays 12-1 PM; Sugaw Creek Rec Center – beginning September 7
JAZZ Dance Class: Wednesdays 7-8 PM; Berewick Rec Center – beginning September 8
THERAPEUTIC & INCLUSIVE Dance Class: Thursdays 1-2 PM; Marion Diehl Recreation Center or virtually- beginning September 9; sign up for virtual option here
ADULT PROGRAMS
Community dance classes for Senior Adults are a great introduction to dance and may be tailored to the needs and interest of your group. Workshops may be held in recreation centers, libraries, churches, or any space where a community of people can gather. Contact Bianca Bonner for more information, or to book a dance workshop in your space today.
DANCE FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE
Dance for Parkinson’s Disease is a class designed for people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Modeled after the Dance for PD® program developed by the Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group, this class is built on one fundamental premise: professionally-trained dancers are movement experts whose knowledge is useful to the Parkinson’s Disease Community. Dancers know all about stretching and strengthening muscles, and about balance and rhythm. Most importantly, dancers know how to use their thoughts, imagination, eyes, ears and touch to control their movements.
This dance class is appropriate for anyone with PD, no matter how advanced. No dance experience is required. In chairs, at a barre or standing, participants will explore elements of modern dance, ballet, tap, folk and social dancing. The class uses choreographic repertory in a stimulating, non-pressured and social environment, with live music to energize, enrich and empower.
Free of charge
Fridays from 1-2 PM at Southminster
8919 Park Road | Charlotte, NC 28210
Classes Taught by Teaching Artist Gretchen Jax
SENIOR DRESS REHEARSAL
Senior adults are invited to view a fully costumed working dress rehearsal of select dance productions on weekday afternoons at a discounted price. The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department partners with Charlotte Ballet to promote the program and provide transportation to and from the theater.
THANK YOU TO OUR DANCE FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE SPONSORS
