Access & Enrichment

Dance For Parkinson’s

American Repertory Ballet’s Dance for Parkinson’s program is for people with Parkinson’s Disease and their caregivers. Each class has live music and creates a warm sanctuary for movement exploration, and a social atmosphere to support artistic venture.

  • Classes are infused with guided imagery, vocalization, and movement to provide participants with a dynamic experience.
  • Participants are encouraged to ‘think like dancers’ and to be creative and expressive.
  • Open to all levels of ability! Although participants may experience therapeutic relief, this class is not considered therapy, but a place where people come together to move, share, and enjoy the elements of dance.

Dates for our Fall 2023 Sessions

Middletown Arts Center 
Class Time: Monday’s 4:15 – 5:30 PM
Rehearsal Time: 5:30 – 6:00 PM starting November 27th
Class Location: The Middletown Arts Center  
36 Church St, Middletown Township, NJ 07748
Cost Options: All classes are offered free to participants and caregivers!

Lead Teacher: Rachel Stanislawczyk
Assistant Teacher: Lindsay Cahill
Musician: G.G. Glazer-Armstrong

Princeton Ballet School the Official School of American Repertory Ballet
Class Time: Thursday’s 11:15 – 12:30 PM (September 14th – May 30th)
Rehearsal Time: 12:00 -12:30 PM starting November 30th
Class Location: 301 N Harrison St., 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540
Cost Options: All classes are offered free to participants and caregivers!

Lead Teacher: Linda Mannheim
Assistant Teacher: Lindsay Cahill
Musician: Dottie Westgate

These classes are offered in partnership with Princeton University Concerts and its Healing with Music event on Sunday, March 3, 2024, exploring the intersection of music, dance, and Parkinson’s Disease. For more information and tickets, visit puc.princeton.edu. Please note that all class participants will receive a free ticket to the event on March 3.

ZOOM Classes
Class Time: Thursday’s 11:00 -12:00PM
Rehearsal Time: 12:00 -12:30 PM starting November 30th
Class Location: Zoom
Cost Options: All classes are offered free to participants and caregivers!
Lead Teacher: Michael Sazonov

Please email [email protected] for Zoom Link


Director of Dance for Parkinson’s and Lead Teacher, Middletown

Rachel Stanislawczyk

Lead Teacher, Zoom

Michael Vitaly Sazonov