This press release was written by Catalina Jackson-Urueña, Dancing Through Parkinson’s Program Manager for Invertigo Dance Theatre.
May 17 & 18, 2024 (Los Angeles, CA) — Dancing Through Parkinson’s, in partnership with Crenshaw Yoga and Dance, presents Wellness Weekend 2024! These two days will feature free movement classes, mental health and wellness resources, guest speakers, food vendors & more! We are thrilled to bring you a rich roster of classes with professional dance artists, yoga and tai chi practitioners, and professional theater artists. We welcome a variety of neuro-focused brain health & exercise professionals and local & national Parkinson’s organizations to share mental health and wellness resources with you. This event is open to all persons, with or without Parkinson’s, neurological conditions, or mobility challenges.
Invertigo Dance Theatre invites you to connect with your community with two packed days of free classes, resources, and empowerment. Get to know Dancing Through Parkinson’s and the mental health and wellness resources that are available to you!
RSVP Links with Class Descriptions:
May 17th: Dancing Through Parkinson’s Sample Class RSVP
Improv Workshop: The Jam for Joy with Dr. Robert Cochrane RSVP
Your Brain On Exercise with Guest Speaker Dr. Ryan Glatt RSVP
May 18th: Chair Yoga with Michelle Chua RSVP
Dancing Through Parkinson’s Sample Class RSVP
Improv Workshop: The Jam for Joy with Dr. Robert Cochrane RSVP
Parkinson’s and The Benefits of Exercise with Guest Speaker Dr. Corwin Patis RSVP
Presenter Information:
Wellness Weekend 2024 is presented by Dancing Through Parkinson’s (DTP) in partnership
with Crenshaw Yoga and Dance. This event is supported by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.
Dancing Through Parkinson’s is Invertigo Dance Theatre’s longest-standing community engagement program. DTP provides dance classes to people living with Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative, mobility, and age-related conditions. DTP is a versatile program that builds hope, community, and well-being through the joy of dance!
Event Details:
Date: May 17th 1-5pm | May 18th 12-5pm (Full schedule of events available on website)
Location: Crenshaw Yoga & Dance: 5426 Crenshaw Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90043
Parking, Shuttle & Accessibility Information: This information is available on our website.
We will have an ASL Interpreter present for all Guest Speakers and a Spanish Translator available to help navigate the two days. Catering and food vendor information is also available on our website.
Contact:
Catalina Jackson-Urueña
Dancing Through Parkinson’s Program Manager
Email: cat@invertigodance.org
Phone: 424.229.2141
To learn more about Invertigo Dance Theatre, Please visit their website, or @invertigodance
Written by Catalina Jackson-Urueña, Dancing Through Parkinson’s Program Manager for Invertigo Dance Theatre.
Featured image: Left: Rachel Whiting leading a DTP class – Photo by Samuel Cruz; Right: DTP class – Photo by Morgan Bronk Lutz.