


We want to build a community with you, join a Parkinson's Dance Class soon. Find a day and time to suit your schedule.
Thursday 1:30-2:30 pm
Monday 10:30-11:30 am
Saturday 10-11 am
Join a class!
Download and fill out the Intake & Waiver forms below. Bring with you to your first class.
Come as you are - wear comfortable clothing, athletic or comfortable shoes.
You can dance seated or standing!
We will use chairs or barres in our class. Everyone will begin class seated in a chair and then transition to a standing position, Support from chair, barre or other equipment is available while in standing position. Part of our class may include rhythmical traveling across the floor. Participants also have the option to remain seated for the entire class. Class instructor will guide students through both variations of the class, from either a standing of seated position.
We appreciate your support. Dance for Life classes are made possible in part to the support of friends like you.
Donations are tax-exempt.
Make a donation to Dance for Life
We look forward to meeting you and answering your questions. In the meantime, connect with us before your first dance class and let us get to know you. Call, Text or Email
Contact: Rebecca, 501 786 0784/ 501 443 7207
Dance for Parkinson's classes take place at the studio home of Arkansas Festival Ballet & Arkansas Academy of Dance.
Downtown Little Rock
518 Main Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
"To describe this class, I would say it taps into our whole self. Our minds our bodies our spirits and our creativity. It's a one hour movement meditation. The instructor is brilliant in the way she transforms the hour." Dennis Glasscock
"The teachers has such enthusiasm and creativity as she leads us through basic dance movements that exercise and reconnect our bodies and brains. For one hour, I am lost in a wonderful world of stories paired with movement and experience a new realm of feelings." David F. L. Kern
"A calming, soothing, but vigorous routine, geared to each participant's ability. Participants are gently urged to keep moving. Participants may sit or stand during the class. Spouses or caregivers are invited to assist/ attend the class." David F. L. Kern
"The teacher knows about symptoms of Parkinson's Disease and how dance can help. I was impressed that she spent 8 months training and holding trial classes. She is also very creative and good with choreography" Anonymous
" This class is really beneficial for folks with Parkinson's - helps with balance, coordination and cognition" Anonymous
"There is no right or wrong in this class and the instructor often reminds me of this, she tells us to just keep moving" Mike McClendon
"I always wanted to take dance lessons and now I get to take them with my husband" Judy McClendon
"This class is my favorite part of the week" Susan Santa Cruz
"You got an OLD man to move, that was no small feat! I love the sessions" Steven
"This class helps with my balance! For one hour, I escape all my worries and stress. I'm so joyfully submerged in the class, and I don't want the class to end." Cynthia Haley
"When asked by UAMS 4th year med students, 'what dosage of this class is needed to make a difference?', my reply was one dose. With one class I noticed a difference in the way I carry myself" David F. L. Kern
"I love the way we end each dance session, as we acknowledge our fellow dancers and using imagery we give each other a magical gift, as from a scene you find in a story told by ballet." David F. L. Kern
"We as humans crave movement and music, the artistry of this class offers an opportunity to fill a void" Jane Evans
"Dance for Life classes are well-named and truly inspiring" Anonymous
"Dance for Life classes are well-named and truly inspiring - they are full of love, compassion, and empathy, thank you" Anonymous
"So many of my senses are heightened from the guided imagery. My brain gets a workout with a creative element and the instructors amazing ability to tell stories. Plus it's a challenging work-out" Dennis Glasscock
Rebecca Miller Stalcup
Founding member of Arkansas Academy of Dance & Arkansas Festival Ballet in 2000. She continues to promote the highest standards of training and demonstrates a unique ability to instill, in her students, a joy for dance along with an appreciation of formal ballet etiquette. Ms. Stalcup engages the talents and expertise of established instructors to suit the demands of each level of training offered in the academy. She is a Mental Wellness Certified Dance Educator, Dance for Life - Dance for Parkinson's Instructor, has served on the Arkansas Artist Roster, and continues to work as a substitute teacher for LRSD. As Artistic Director for Arkansas Festival Ballet (AFB), she has produced, choreographed and received awards for original works and statewide recognition for her contribution to the dance community. Through her leadership, AFB continues to celebrate membership with Regional Dance America/ SW. AFB has worked collaboratively with local arts organizations including Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre, Argenta Community Theatre, Arkansas Arts Center, ACANSA, Conway Symphony Orchestra, Little Rock Wind Symphony, Opera in the Rock, Pine Bluff Symphony Orchestra, South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Praeclara Arts, The Clinton Foundation, UALR Theatre and Arts, UALR Concert Choir, Wildwood Park for the Arts. Rebecca is the mother of four children, Gavin, Holland, Avaleigh and Farah.
Arkansas Festival Ballet
Works in partnership with Arkansas Academy of Dance, - we believe that ballet is not just a dance form, but a way of life. Our experienced instructors and staff are passionate about sharing their love of ballet with students of all ages, capabilities and skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, our classes and resources are designed to help you develop your skills, build your confidence, and discover the joy of ballet. Join us today and experience the elegance and beauty of this timeless dance form.

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