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      -  $75 
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

FALL SESSION 
Complimentary class!
Monday, September 9
10:00 - 11:30 am
Collier Street United Church, Barrie  

Fall Session - 8 weeks 
Mondays: 10:00 - 11:30 am 
September 16 - November 11
(No class, Monday, October 14)
​Collier Street United Church, Barrie 

ORILLIA 

Gentle Moves summer classes in Orillia take place at St. James United Church, 58 Peter Street, North. 
Fee: $70.00
Drop-in fee: $15.00
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS:
Helping Hands
City of Orillia 

SUMMER SESSION
10:00 - 11:30 am
Tuesdays - June 4 - July 23
10:00 - 11:30 am 
St. James Church, 58 Peter Street N.

FALL SESSION 
Complimentary Class!
Tuesday, September 17
10:00 - 11:30 am 
Waterfront Visitors Centre
50 Centennial Drive, Orillia 

Session I 
Tuesdays & Thursdays 
Tuesdays: 10:00 - 11:30 am 
September 24 - November 12

Thursdays: 10:00 - 11:30 am 
September 26 - November 14 
Location: Waterfront Visitors Centre
50 Centennial Drive, Orillia  

Session II
Tuesdays only - throughout the winter
Tuesdays: 10:00 - 11:30 am
​November 26 - January 28
Location: Waterfront Visitors Centre
50 Centennial Drive, Orillia 

GRAVENHURST

Thursdays - June 27 - July 25th (5 weeks) 
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 
Fee: $50 
COMPLIMENTARY CLASS!
Thursday, June 20th
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 
Location: New Life Pentecostal Church, 200 Industrial Drive, Gravenhurst

FALL SESSION
Complimentary Class
Thursday, September 12
2:00 - 3:00 pm 

Fall Session - 8 weeks 
September 19 - November 7
2:00 - 3:00 pm 
Location: New Life Pentecostal Church, 200 Industrial Drive, Gravenhurst