{"id":32,"date":"2018-03-02T17:55:52","date_gmt":"2018-03-02T17:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rdhdance.org\/?page_id=32"},"modified":"2023-02-27T12:48:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T18:48:12","slug":"dfp-testimonials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rdhdance.org\/outreach-programs\/dance-for-parkinsons\/dfp-testimonials\/","title":{"rendered":"DFP Testimonials"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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“Ruth\u2019s class gives me the opportunity to participate in a true art form that makes me feel stronger and more relaxed. I\u2019m proud to be a part of a dance troupe with such a graceful teacher who helps us all learn and perform lovely choreography. Her dedication to improving the lives of people with Parkinson\u2019s inspires me to do my best. I look forward eagerly to every session she teaches!”<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0Ruth Kupfer, Dance for Parkinson\u2019s Participant<\/p>

“From the first day I walked in as a caregiver, Ruth made me feel welcome. Ruth\u2019s energy and passion for the class make it fun. Her instructions are clear and she encourages everyone to participate at the level they are able. The participant with whom I attend has gained confidence, strength, balance and coordination thanks to Ruth\u2019s dance class.”<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0Mary L, Dance for Parkinson\u2019s Caregiver<\/p>

“Dear Ruth and team, I watch Paul\u2019s back straighten, his posture improve, as he dances with you in your Zoom classes. He is mentally engaged, and so motivated to participate in your class. Thank you so much for working on flexibility, movement, musicality, expression, and voice. Getting out of the chair has become very difficult for him and your ascending and descending from the chair dances have helped him with this task as his Parkinson\u2019s battle continues. We both look forward to the engagement and interaction, and mental as well as physical involvement. Again, thank you so much for this opportunity to dance with you on Zoom!”<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0Paul and Carol Glancy, Dance for Parkinson’s Participants<\/p>

\u201cJudy and I did two of your videos yesterday. We both love what you do and admire you for doing it. We love learning more about dance in-depth, as opposed to just admiring it from a distance.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Ronald Huff and Judy Fuehrer, Dance for Parkinson\u2019s and Movement & Music Participants, Brentwood Estates<\/p>

\u201cBy the end of class each time I was walking on my own and without my walker just as if I weren’t suffering from this terrible malady. Dancing for Parkinson’s has to be the best thing for people like me. I was sorry when the class was over. Thanks to Ruth for all her help.\u201d \u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b>Carolyn Johnsen, Dance for Parkinson\u2019s Participant<\/p>

\u201cRuth treats each person in the class — the Parkinson’s clients and their accompanying caregivers — as capable of meaningful expression through movement. By practicing real dance warmup moves, the members of her class get an insight into what modern dance is about, from the viewpoint of a professional modern dancer. As an instructor trained in the Dance for Parkinson’s approach, Ruth has a unique way of making her class feel like a choreographed team, while paying close attention to the challenges facing each individual member. ‘There is no bad dancing,’ she says, as she shows you how to get better.\u201d \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>David Fowler, Dance for Parkinson’s Caregiver\u00a0<\/p>

“The first day I showed up for Ruth’s class I had terrible anxiety. She put me at ease right from the start. She really cares about people with Parkinson’s.\u00a0 While some of my buddies kid me, my grown children have noticed quite a difference in me. I wear shorts even in the winter months (more pockets make it easier for me to carry my pills, phone, etc.)\u00a0 I used to have skinned up knees all the time from falls. Ruth’s class has given me great tips on balance and how to stand up without falling.\u00a0 My kids have noticed a difference in my knees…no more skinned up knees.\u00a0 Thank you, Ruth, for all you do.”<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 Gary Johnson, Dance for Parkinson\u2019s Participant<\/p>

“The Dance for Parkinson\u2019s program produced by Ruth Davidson Hahn provides an excellent rhythmic dance alternative to the typical exercise programs. Members of the PD community often arrive with a shuffling gait, contracted movements, poor balance and difficulty rising from a chair. At the end of each session, we leave with a better stride, more flowing movements, better balance and the ability to rise. Our renewed self-confidence is observable. I have personally found Dance for Parkinson’s to be very important to my own PD movement challenges and I recommend it wholeheartedly.”<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 Judy L. Johnson,\u00a0<\/span>Facilitator Lincoln Parkinson’s Disease Support Group and Dance for Parkinson\u2019s Participant<\/span><\/p>

“The class is amazing the way it keeps you active and moving. It helps tone the muscles.”<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 Wanda Milton, Dance for Parkinson\u2019s Participant<\/span><\/p>

“The class seems to access real wisdom in my body. When I move more freely, which always happens by the end of class, it makes me a more free person in every way. As a retired cellist who loves music, I have a deep appreciation for the level of artistry that Ruth brings to our expanding awareness. Her 100% commitment and love of dance\/life inspires us all. I highly recommend participating.”<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 Cecilia Rossiter, Dance for Parkinson\u2019s Participant<\/span><\/p>

“It is wonderful to be part of the class. The instructor makes it\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span>fun, encouraging and supportive, and works with us on our flexibility, range of movement, memory and balance. It\u2019s nice to have a dance class that helps me forget about having Parkinson\u2019s for an hour and a half.\u201d<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 Jane Firestone, Dance for Parkinson\u2019s Participant<\/span><\/p>

“My wife and I have discovered Dance for Parkinson’s to be an experience in care, encouragement, and true kindness beyond all expectations.\u00a0 It is a source of hope, confidence in movement and friendship.”<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0 Larry and Nancy Forsberg, Dance for Parkinson\u2019s Participants<\/span><\/p>

“This class gave me a new outlook to PD. When I started I was so stiff throughout my body. The class teaches how to use your muscles. Reaching high, low, side to side, up and down became easier. We learned how to get out of a chair, which was huge for me. Ruth allows you to move at your own pace. She gives encouragement, new skills and makes you smile.”<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 Jerre Kirchhoff, Dance for Parkinson\u2019s Participant<\/span><\/p>

“Using guided imagery, improvisation, and carefully designed dance movements, Ruth Davidson Hahn has created an enchanting world of movement for Lincoln\u2019s Parkinson\u2019s population.\u00a0 Professionally trained in NYC, and a former member of the Mark Morris Dance Group,\u00a0 Hahn uses Morris\u2019 “Dance for PD Program.” In a highly social and motivating environment, she\u00a0 teaches a weekly movement dance class for anyone challenged by movement disorders including arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and PD. Hahn engages the mind, body, heart, and creates within her dancers the ability to move freely, with joy, with a youthful enthusiasm.\u00a0 Hahn’s teaching is inclusive of all abilities, supports good Parkinson’s management, and is totally engaging. What an amazing asset Hahn is to the Lincoln scene, and to all her dance students, and their caregivers.”<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 Paul and Carol Glancy, Dance for Parkinson\u2019s Participants<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dance for Parkinson’s Testimonials “Ruth\u2019s class gives me the opportunity to participate in a true art form that makes me feel stronger and more relaxed. I\u2019m proud to be a part of a dance troupe with such a graceful teacher who helps us all learn and perform lovely choreography. Her dedication to improving the lives […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":29,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rdhdance.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rdhdance.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rdhdance.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rdhdance.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rdhdance.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.rdhdance.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1221,"href":"https:\/\/www.rdhdance.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32\/revisions\/1221"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rdhdance.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/29"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rdhdance.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}