A group of seniors are seated with their arms extends above while participating in a class. "Dance for Parkinson's" and "A movement class offered for people with PD and their caregivers, spouses or partners. All levels of mobility welcome. No dance experience necessary" is written on top.
Gold glitter on a black background with the text "Ruth Davidson Hahn Nebraska State Arts Award Awardee 2025"
Award logo that says "10 years".

Celebrating 10 Years of Dance for Parkinson's 2014 - 2024

It’s truly an honor to celebrate this decade milestone with you! Time flies by when you are well-surrounded by amazing people and community doing what you love to do. Thank you for allowing me to serve you while spreading the joy of dance! – Ruth Davidson Hahn

Please join us for our ten week Summer 2026 Session
offered Wednesday 1:30 - 3:00 pm May 27th - July 29th

Taught by:
Ruth Davidson Hahn, professional teacher, choreographer, dancer, a Stanley J. Wertheimer Fellow specially trained in the Dance for PD® method, and specially trained with Lifetime Arts, national leaders in creative aging program development

Where:
Nebraska School of Performing Arts
5601 S. 59th St. Suite A (map)
Lincoln, Nebraska 68516

When:
Wednesdays, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
May 27th – July 29th 

Price:
FREE, registration is required. Class limit is 15.

Through support from the Parkinson’s Foundation, this Dance for Parkinson’s Session is offered free with caregivers, spouses, and partners welcome. Please contact Ruth Davidson Hahn to register.

Your tax deductible contributions are needed to help us continue our very special work with the Dance for Parkinson’s Outreach Program

Click here to donate.

To register or for more information:
Call 402-540-1242
or email ruth@rdhdance.org

Why Dance for Parkinson’s?

  • Dance develops flexibility and instills confidence.
  • Dance is first and foremost a stimulating mental activity that connects mind to body.
  • Dance breaks isolation.
  • Dance invokes imagery in the service of graceful movement.
  • Dance focuses attention on eyes, ears and touch as tools to assist in movement and balance.
  • Dance increases awareness of where all parts of the body are in space.
  • Dance tells stories.
  • Dance sparks creativity.
  • The basis of dance is rhythm.
  • The essence of dance is joy.

Read what others are saying.

Dance for Parkinson’s in This Little Light of Mine: choreography – Ruth Davidson Hahn, sung by – Sonia Selbie

Dance for Parkinson’s in Crane Dance: choreography – Cherie Toubia, Music – Tom Nauman

Dance for Parkinson's is proudly presented in Lincoln by:
Ruth Davidson Hahn & Company logo.
NBTS_School of Performing Arts
This program is supported by a community grant from
the Parkinson's Foundation:
Parkinson's Foundation logo.
Support for this program was made possible through grants from:
Parkinson's Nebraska: A Journey Shared logo.
Lincoln Community Foundation logo.
This project is supported [in part] by the Nebraska Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Nebraska and the National Endowment for the Arts:
Nebraska Arts Council Nebraska Cultural Endowment logo.

Dance for Parkinson’s is the intellectual property of Ruth Davidson Hahn & Company