Beaverton: Dance for PD ®and Drum Kickoff Party (In-Person)

Dance and Drum for PD Kickoff is an integrated dance and drumming class that will combine simple fun movement sequences, rhythmic drumming, and collaborative group activities.

Join us for this special event to try it out as we celebrate the kickoff of this new program. It will be upbeat where creativity takes center stage - using cool rhythms and imaginative movement to make staying active feel fresh and inspiring. You’ll connect with others, express yourself, and build confidence in an environment where your ideas and unique style are always welcome.

Diedre Jolley Smith and Brynna Hurwitz will lead dance portions of class. Aaron Nigel Smith will provide live music for the event with music programming that aligns with Dance for PD’s methodology, with an emphasis on drumming. You do not need a partner to attend, and no prior drumming or dance experience necessary. Don't miss this opportunity for fun - we can't wait to see you there!

Taught by:

Diedre Jolley Smith, Director of Dance for PD® Oregon. Diedre trained at the School of Ballet West, Interlochen Arts Academy, the Jose Limon Foundation in New York, and received her BFA from The Boston Conservatory. She has extensive experience in performance, choreography, Laban Movement Analysis, and historic dance reconstruction. Diedre trained in Dance for Parkinson's at The Mark Morris Dance Center in Brooklyn, NY and is passionate about sharing joy through dance.

Brynna Hurwitz, MAT, RYT, Certified Yoga and Yoga for Seniors Instructor, Exercise for PD and Fall Prevention Specialist. She has her Brain Longevity Therapist Certification.Currently Brynna teaches Yoga for PD, Guided Meditation and Dance Therapy for Brain and Body. Brynna is a ballroom dancer who has performed throughout the PNW.She loves sharing her passion for movement and healing.

Live Music Provided by: Aaron Nigel Smith, Grammy® Nominated musician and Billboard #1 recording artist who has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, Winnipeg Folk Fest, Lollapalooza, and Pickathon, and performed throughout South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Aaron has worked extensively with his wife, Diedre, to share the benefits of music and movement with all ages.

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