What is Gentle Moves?

​Ignite the Brain! Rediscover the pleasure and fun of moving!
​A GENTLE MOVES class offers participants the proven benefits of dance for those living with Parkinson's Disease (PD), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), ​chronic pain,  acquired brain injury, frailty or early stage dementia. 
Gentle Moves is a celebration of movement through dance & music !
​No previous dance experience required.

A GENTLE MOVES class explores your imagination, renews strength, energy, confidence and builds a community - all to enrich your life.
Studies indicate that dance improves balance, muscle mass, flexibility, bone density, helps with stiffness and rigidity and builds brain neuro-plasticity.

Participants are encouraged to work at their own pace. Whether standing
or moving, all dances are modified to meet your individual abilities and range of motion. In chairs, standing and moving across the floor, participants explore elements of modern dance, ballet, yoga, rhythm & blues and social dancing.
The class is inclusive, welcoming, fun, and friendly.
You'll enjoy the moves, the music and the community.  
Open to men and women of all ages. 
 Caregivers are welcome at no additional cost. 
​
CTV in Barrie visits a Gentle Moves class and asks why dancing helps those with chronic pain, acquired brain injury, arthritis or movement disorders. 
​ ​Click to watch it: barrie.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1108879

 Gentle Moves is based upon the internationally recognised Dance for Parkinson’s program. For in depth information about Dance for Parkinson’s 
www.danceforparkinsons.org 

To learn about research around the world on the potential benefits of dance for persons with Parkinson’s Disease visit: 
www.danceforparkinsons.org/resources/research

Through animation watch what happens in the brain
of a person with Parkinson's.

Gentle Moves is affiliated with Dancing With Parkinson's and is a charter member
of Dance for Parkinson's Network Canada.

Click the link to locate Canadian Dance for PD classes: dancepdnetwork.ca/where-to-dance/

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Locations

Barrie

​LOCATION:
Collier Street United Church,
112 Collier Street, Barrie

COST:
​8 week session      -  $80 
drop-in per class  -  $15
Costs can be adjusted. Please inquire. ​

REGISTRATION AND INQUIRIES:
whatdancecando@gmail.com
phone: 705 716 5669

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS:
Red Cross
Barrie Transit

LATE FALL/EARLY WINTER 
Mondays: 10:00 - 11:30 am  
November 18 - January 20 (8 weeks)
Please note: No class December 23 & 30th
​Collier Street United Church, Barrie 

WINTER
Mondays: 10:00 - 11:30 am 
January 27 - March 23 (8 weeks) 
Please note: No class February 10

SPRING 
Mondays: 10:00 - 11:30 am (8 weeks)
March 30 - June 1 (8 weeks) 
Please note: No class April 13 or May 18

SUMMER
Mondays: 10:00 - 11:30 am (4 weeks) 
June 8 - 29th  

ORILLIA 

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS:
Helping Hands
City of Orillia 

Registration through City of Orillia Parks & Recreation
1 class per week - $78.00
2 classes per week - $132.00
25% seniors' discount for Orillia residents!
Costs can be adjusted. Please inquire.

WINTER 
Tuesdays: 10:00 - 11:30 am 
February 4 - April 7
Please note: No class February 27, March 17, 19, 31

Thursdays: 10:00 - 11:30 am 
February 1 - April 9
Please note: No class February 27, March 17, 19, 31
​Location: 100 University Avenue,  
​Rotary Place, Second Floor; Tournament Room
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SPRING SESSION
COMPLIMENTARY CLASS !! 
Monday, April 14
10:00 - 11:30 am 
Waterfront Visitors Centre
50 Centennial Drive, Orillia 

Tuesdays - April 21 - June 9 (8 weeks)
Thursdays - April 23 - June 11 (8 weeks)

GRAVENHURST

SPRING SESSION 
COMPLIMENTARY CLASS!
Thursday, April 30
2:00 - 3:00 pm 
​Thursdays: 2:00 - 3:00 pm 
May 7 - June 25  
Fee: $80 (8 weeks) 
Costs can be adjusted. please inquire.
Location: New Life Pentecostal Church, 200 Industrial Drive, Gravenhurst ​