Pamela Lappen, Dance for PD® Certified Teacher
Pamela Lappen/Dancing with Parkinson's - us is 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.
Upcoming Events ~ Parkinson's Awareness Month
5:30 pm ~ “Mix and Mingle” Reception
Light Refreshments
Music provided by the Gateway Arts Foundation
6:00 pm ~ The Presentation
“When Parkinson’s Knocks on Your Door”
Guest Speaker: Pamela Lappen, Certified Dance for PD® Teaching Artist
The Performance
PD dancers and professional dancers come together to create and perform a new dance.
After viewing a short dance, the audience will share feedback, as they assume the role of “Choreographer.” This playful interaction will allow self-discoveries and an awareness of how to think about movement.
For the finale, the dancers will make the changes suggested by the audience and then perform the audience’s dance!
In the spirit of joy, curiosity and interactive learning, please come play and celebrate Parkinson’s Awareness month with us!
Free Family Event!
There is no charge for this family friendly event. Ages 14-Adult
About Us
Pamela Lappen, Dance for PD® Certified Teacher, M.A., UCLA, Dance and Education and B.F.A. U.W. - Milwaukee, Dance and Theatre Performance
Since 2010, Pamela has been working with the Parkinson's community. Her work with the Parkinson's community is recognized by the Parkinson's Foundation, the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. A dance educator who has taught at universities, colleges, high schools, professional dance schools, as well as dancing professionally, Pamela's primary focus now is to enrich the quality of life for those with PD through the art of dance.
Come Learn with Us
Participants should experience an improvement in their thinking as we build stamina, flexibility, postural stability, coordination, confidence, and social relationships with partners, in a fun and supportive community.
Come Dance with Us
In an environment that focuses on art, wellness, and creativity, come and experience the essence of movement - joy!
Dancing with Parkinson's - us Project
Community
We are a community based dance project serving the greater Las Vegas Parkinson's community, in the Dance for PD® approach. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with Parkinson's disease through our dance classes, while operating with the highest standards in arts education.
Dance as Art for those with Parkinson's disease
We welcome those with PD, along with their caregivers, to attend and participate in our classes. In a joyful environment, celebrate life by dancing and moving together, with a Dance for PD® Certified Teacher. To learn more about our classes, scroll on down!
Events for Parkinson's and Dance
Along with regular dance classes, some of our dancers have participated in the Dancing with Parkinson's NV video project, danced a creative chair tango at the Cleveland Clinic and created a special dance video called the "Crane Dance" for the World Parkinson Congress in Kyoto, Japan.
Inspired by the beauty of our Las Vegas Parkinson's dancers, Pamela Lappen choreographed, "C'est Notre Temps" (It's Our Time), that premiered at the 2019 Dance in the Desert Festival.
(Photo Credit: Richard Brusky)
Our 2020 creative project is, "Meet Parkinson's"designed to bring together PD artists. Are you a PD visual artist, poet, dancer, musician, or actor? Call us to learn how you can participate! (805) 640-5221
Make a Donation Today!
Thanks to our fiscal sponsor Art Without Limits a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization your generous donation will support the Dancing with Parkinson's - us Project.
Click on the donation button below to support our PD dancers.
Or, if you prefer to make a donation by check, please mail your check to:
Art Without Limits
PO Box 30938
Santa Barbara CA 93130-0938
Checks are made payable to Art Without Limits and earmarked:
Pamela Lappen/Dancing with Parkinson's-us. Thank you.
Your Support is Appreciated
We are grateful!
Your support and contributions will help the Dancing with Parkinson's-us Project meet our operational goals.
Want to become involved with our work, in the Parkinson's community? Please let us know!
dancingwithparkinsons.us@gmail.com
Thank you!
And, keep a song in your heart and your feet dancing!
Pamela and Dancers
"Meet Parkinson's" Performance Art Project
Are you a PD artist?
The "Meet Parkinson's" project is looking for PD artists: visual artists, musicians, dancers, poets, actors to help create a new work.
Visual Artist, Poet
Create alongside professional artists to share and explore your art.
Musician, Actor
Have a story to tell or a song to sing?
or Dancer?
Come take a Dancing with Parkinson's class to discover the dancer in you!
Join us creating this new work!
Share your creative voice. Make new friends. And, learn something new!
Call: (805) 640-5221
We hope to see you soon!
Thank you to our 2020 Sponsors!
Supporting dance for Parkinson's disease in Las Vegas, NV.
Studio space is made possible through support from
the Parkinson's Foundation.
