Pamela Lappen/Dancing with Parkinson's - us are a licensed Dance for PD® affiliate.
Dance for PD licensed affiliates are the only organizations authorized to offer Dance for PD-branded classes based on the Mark Morris Dance Group's research-backed program. Licensed affiliates maintain the highest standards of teaching, program delivery and administrative support to ensure that classes they offer are safe, beneficial and enjoyable.
For more information on Dance for PD, please visit: https://danceforparkinsons.org
Thank you to the Parkinson's Foundation - 2024
We Appreciate Your Recognition
Thank you to the Parkinson's Foundation for providing ongoing support for those with PD in our Dance for PD Las Vegas classes. We all appreciate your efforts at the local and national level.
For more information about the Parkinson's Foundation and their fine work, please click the "Learn More" button.
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Our mission is to improve the lives of people with Parkinson's disease through our dance classes, activities and events, while operating with the highest standards in arts education.
Words from our Las Vegas PD Dancers
Best Hour of My Week!
Best Hour of My Week!
Best Hour of My Week!
Everyone is Welcome
Dance
Music
Voice
Beneficial
Beauty & Grace
I Get to Cut Loose!
Best Hour of My Week!
Best Hour of My Week!
Encouragement
Inspiration
Direction Hope Opportunity Motivating Joy
Positive Emotional Connection Help Possibilities Caring
Guidance Wonderful
Challenges my Brain!
Challenges my Brain!
Challenges my Brain!
Improved Mental State
Better balance, flexibility
and speech
Concentration
Relaxation Thankful
Coordination Invigorating Calming
Living Well
Challenges my Brain!
Challenges my Brain!
Social Interaction
Fun
Laughter
Friendships
Conversations
Camaraderie
Social Event
Learn with Us - Dance with Us
Make healthy discoveries
Learn how to discover joy
Learn how to discover joy
Discover dance in a class culture that strives to:
1. Ensures psychological safety,
2. Encourages sense of belonging,
3. Creates a sense of purpose ,
4. Establishes routines that minimize stress and
5. Offers sincere praise.
Learn how to discover joy
Learn how to discover joy
Learn how to discover joy
Participants experience an improvement in their thinking as they build stamina, flexibility, postural stability, coordination, confidence, and social relationships.
In an environment that focuses on art, wellness, and creativity, come and experience the essence of movement - joy!
Open Your Door - Open Your Heart
We Need You!
We are in need of an organization who will donate their space for an hour and half a week. Make a difference in your community by welcoming those with PD. For more information, give us a call today!
Dance as Art - Dancing with Parkinson's - us
Are you a dancer and want to know how you can become involved in working with the Las Vegas Parkinson's community? Seeking a volunteer for one hour one day a week to help our community.
Pamela Lappen
M.A. - UCLA, Dance and Education
B.F.A. - U.W. - Milwaukee,
Dance and Theatre Performance
Dance for PD® Certified Teaching Artist
Recognized for her “eye for artistry and aesthetics” in dance, along with her “ability to smoothly execute projects,” Pamela received an invitation from David Leventhal, Dance for PD® Founding Teacher and Program Director, to participate in the 2010 Dance for PD® teacher’s training, in Pasadena, CA.
Teaching dance to those with Parkinson’s disease, in CA and NV, Pamela was awarded her Dance for PD® certification, in 2019.
Pamela is passionate about offering a high-quality dance program to people with PD and their caregivers.
Lappen has received support from the Nevada Arts Council, The National Endowment for the Arts, the Parkinson’s Foundation, and Medtronic for her work with the Las Vegas Parkinson's community.
Her dance for Parkinson’s presentations have been seen at educational, wellness and medical symposiums, such as the: Cleveland Clinic – Las Vegas, PMD Alliance, Parkinson’s Place – Las Vegas, and h2u – Mountain View Hospital. And, Pamela's PD dancers have eagerly participated and performed in educational presentations, dance videos, and lecture demonstrations, such as: When Parkinson’s Knocks on Your Door, The Dancing with Parkinson’s Nevada Video Project and PD and the Creative Arts Experience.
Pamela Lappen's diverse range of accomplishments as a performing artist, educator and administrator in the arts, dance, theater and music, has been beneficial in the development and enriched the Dancing with Parkinson's - US program in Las Vegas.
For more information, please click below. "Lappen Bio"
We Need You!
Our research-backed Dance for PD® classes provide cognitive and physical benefits, along with improving the quality of life for those living with PD.