"Share the Joy" with BBT4PD on Saturday, March 9th!
BBT4PD invites you to “Share the Joy“ on Saturday, March 9, 2024! Share the Joy is an in-studio presentation celebrating the inspiring and courageous participants of BBT4PD, a certified Dance for PD® program. Our performance will begin at 7 PM with a short reception to follow at 7:30 PM. Seating is limited, so be sure to arrive early! A donation of $10 is suggested. All proceeds will benefit the BBT4PD program.
We hope you will join us for this very special performance!
About BBT4PD
BBT4PD, or Dance for those living with Parkinson’s disease, is celebrating its 10th season of movement-based classes! Led by Boca Ballet Theatre’s incredible dance instructors, each class flows with constant energy. The director of the program, Cindy Surman, is the only instructor in Florida certified by the founding organization Dance for PD® (a non-profit by Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group). Team teacher Ines Lopez has also received training from Dance for PD! BBT4PD currently enjoys sponsorship from the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation and The Lisa and Mike Kelleher Fund.
The benefits of BBT4PD for those living with Parkinson’s are immeasurable, both physically and mentally. These benefits include increased mobility, better balance and posture, improved mood, decreased symptoms, and reduced sense of isolation associated with disease. The support participants bring to each other is a priceless social and emotional bonus. Classes are open to anyone with Parkinson’s, no matter their age, ability, or the advancement of their condition. Classes are also FREE of charge due to the generous support of our sponsors.
The atmosphere of each class is warm, inviting, and uplifting, featuring live music by accompanist Aly Tejas! BBT4PD’s teachers get participants moving, stretching, and oftentimes laughing! They enjoy the classes just as much as the participants, referring to the classes as the highlight of their week.
In each class, assistants Karen Wexler and Amanda Sewell and volunteer assistants Judi Steinhardt, Judie Stewart, Romina Navaza, and Bernie Krutchik provide extra hands, smiles, and hugs to participants. Our wonderful helpers bring their hearts and souls to each class with their service and support!
Boca Ballet Theatre is very proud of this outreach program and of the passionate artists and generous community members who support its mission!