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Rx Ballroom Dance
Приєднався 11 гру 2018
Rx Ballroom Dance’s mission is to use ballroom dance to preserve and enhance the quality of life in people who are confronting neurological conditions.
Rx Ballroom Dance Student Spotlight: Kara Diaz
Kara is a lover of all things dance. She has been a dancer for most of her life, over 30 years. But when Kara was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's Disease she knew something was wrong. Her right side completely froze up. She couldn't flow or move without needing to pause or forcing her right side to listen. And now with a disability, how was she supposed to afford dance and dance lessons?
But life doesn't end with a diagnosis and Kara's spirit pursued the ability to dance and perform as she always had.
When Rx Ballroom Dance opened at Champion in March of 2023, the location near her home and a teacher who specialized in theater arts now meant Kara had the opportunity to join an incredible community of dancers all using the power of dance to improve their physical, cognitive and emotional lives. The Rx Ballroom Dance program focuses on posture, balance, coordination, memory and social/emotional growth- all things Kara needed and wanted out of a program. But most importantly, ballroom dance gave Kara the joy and confidence that she already had for dancing, and a safe place to enjoy it and have the opportunity to perform again.
Kara started the scholarship program and was so excited to perform in front of an audience. She left audiences speechless as she showcased her ability to master modern and theatrical dancing, flying through the air with ease and grace. She gained confidence and served as an inspiration. Life, especially pushing your boundaries, doesn't stop with Parkinson's.
The Rx Ballroom Dance program gave Kara a tool for continued physical and neurological improvement. With more people being diagnosed with disabilities every day, there are so many “Kara's” out there who feel isolated and wonder if they will ever be able to do what they love again.
We are here to change that.
You have the power to change that.
www.rxballroomdance.com
But life doesn't end with a diagnosis and Kara's spirit pursued the ability to dance and perform as she always had.
When Rx Ballroom Dance opened at Champion in March of 2023, the location near her home and a teacher who specialized in theater arts now meant Kara had the opportunity to join an incredible community of dancers all using the power of dance to improve their physical, cognitive and emotional lives. The Rx Ballroom Dance program focuses on posture, balance, coordination, memory and social/emotional growth- all things Kara needed and wanted out of a program. But most importantly, ballroom dance gave Kara the joy and confidence that she already had for dancing, and a safe place to enjoy it and have the opportunity to perform again.
Kara started the scholarship program and was so excited to perform in front of an audience. She left audiences speechless as she showcased her ability to master modern and theatrical dancing, flying through the air with ease and grace. She gained confidence and served as an inspiration. Life, especially pushing your boundaries, doesn't stop with Parkinson's.
The Rx Ballroom Dance program gave Kara a tool for continued physical and neurological improvement. With more people being diagnosed with disabilities every day, there are so many “Kara's” out there who feel isolated and wonder if they will ever be able to do what they love again.
We are here to change that.
You have the power to change that.
www.rxballroomdance.com
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Rx Ballroom Dance Golden Age Gala 2024: Kara Diaz Performance
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Kara is a lover of all things dance. She has been a dancer for most of her life, over 30 years. But when Kara was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's Disease she knew something was wrong. Her right side completely froze up. She couldn't flow or move without needing to pause or forcing her right side to listen. And now with a disability, how was she supposed to afford dance and dance lessons?...
Rx Ballroom Dance Student Spotlight: Lael Jackson
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Lael Jackson is no stranger to the spotlight. She has been a model, actress and performer for most of her life. But when Lael was diagnosed with advanced arthritis, she found that her knees, legs and ankles just didn't work like she wanted them to. She retired from performing, and felt that perhaps the days of being in the spotlight had simply come to an end. But life doesn't end with a diagnos...
Rx Ballroom Dance Student Spotlight: Lael Jackson's Performance at the Golden Age Gala
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Lael Jackson is no stranger to the spotlight. She has been a model, actress and performer for most of her life. But when Lael was diagnosed with advanced arthritis, she found that her knees, legs and ankles just didn't work like she wanted them to. She retired from performing, and felt that perhaps the days of being in the spotlight had simply come to an end. But life doesn't end with a diagnos...
Rx Ballroom Dance Student Spotlight: Veronica and Eric Mendoza at the Golden Age Gala
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If you know Veronica, then you know her big smile and her zeal for life. Veronica is also a huge advocate of the Spanish speaking community in San Diego and works hard to ensure that South San Diego members get the resources they need. But that doesn't mean that Veronica hasn't had her fair share of struggles. When she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, her diagnosis left her wondering the...
Rx Ballroom Dance Student Spotlight: Steve Greenspan's Performance at the Golden Age Gala 2024
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When Steve was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, he decided almost immediately that he wasn't going to let it defeat him. An avid ballroom dancer, Steve already knew that ballroom dance was a great exercise he could do. But the doubt still lingered for Steve and for anyone who has been diagnosed in general: Would he be able to keep up with a regular ballroom class? What if he couldn't do it? ...
Rx Ballroom Dance Student Spotlight: Anne Lee's Performance from the Golden Age Gala 2024
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Anne Lee was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 4 years ago when she recognized all the typical symptoms that came with it. She had Parkinson’s gate, a hunched shuffle-like walk. She had trouble remembering every day tasks. She was feeling like defeat had creeped in. Her posture, balance and recall were all leaving her feeling a lack of confidence, both in herself and with her life. She wasn’t vocal ab...
Rx Ballroom Dance: Student Performance Spotlight- Richard Adams and Bailey Carrillo
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Watch as student Richard and his teacher Bailey perform at the Rx Ballroom Dance Golden Age Gala on June 1st, 2024. A few years ago, Richard was working out at the gym when an unexpected brain aneurysm changed his life forever. He recalls waking up from his stroke, and in an instant the world had changed. He had trouble remembering things. He couldn’t follow directional movement. He had trouble...
Rx Ballroom Dance Golden Age Gala 2024: Mike and Valerie Humphries Performance
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Watch as Valerie Humphries, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's since 2012, and her husband Mike Humphries, take to the floor to perform as rousing Peabody dance routine. Avid dancers before her Parkinson's diagnosis, neither Valerie nor Mike were ready to give up dancing despite the disease. The Rx Ballroom Dance program and the scholarship performance opportunity allow them the chance to ...
Rx Ballroom Dance Golden Age Gala 2024: Ed and Lourdita Victoria Show Performance
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Ed and Lourdita Victoria, Golden Age Gala Showcase Performance.
Rx Ballroom Dance Student Spotlight: Steve Greenspan
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Listen as Steve describes his journey in his diagnosis with Parkinson's disease and how his love of dance was not going to slow him down. Like other patients who have been diagnosed with a life changing disease, many are left to wonder if there is a place for them in the dance world. Most ballroom dance classes move a bit too quickly, and disregard someone who might be older or disabled. When S...
Rx Ballroom Dance Student Spotlight: Lael Jackson
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Listen as Lael describes her journey with her movement disability, and how Rx Ballroom Dance is giving her a second lease on life as a performer. As a former Ms. New York and at 89 years old, Lael is no stranger to performing and being in the spotlight. She has a lifetime in show business, but her movement disorder disability was slowing her down and she wasn't sure if performing, let alone dan...
Rx Ballroom Dance Student Spotlight: Anne Lee
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Listen as Anne describes her journey in being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and how her diagnosis led to her join the Rx Ballroom Dance program in her hometown of Fallbrook. Anne had never taken up formal ballroom dance, but when she decided to join the dance classes after a presentation of the Rx Ballroom Dance program, she fell in love. Crediting Rx Ballroom Dance with giving her a seco...
Rx Ballroom Dance Student Spotlight: Ed and Dita Victoria
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Listen as Ed and Dita share their stories about Parkinson's, brain surgery, disability and ballroom dance. Both Ed and Dita love dancing as it is a strong part of their Filipino culture, and have been dancing together since the 90's. But when Dita was diagnosed with Parkinson's and Ed had brain surgery to remove a tumor, they both struggled with disability and weren't sure if dancing was ever g...
Rx Ballroom Dance Student Spotlight: Kara Diaz
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Listen as Kara Diaz describes her journey of having a young onset diagnosis of Parkinson's and the struggles she faced when trying to figure out "what's next" for her. As an avid dancer for decades, Kara couldn't afford dance lessons on her disability income, nor did she know of a studio that was a safe environment for her and her Parkinson's Diagnosis. Hear how the Rx Ballroom Dance program ha...
Rx Ballroom Dance Student Spotlight: Valerie Humphries
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Rx Ballroom Dance Student Spotlight: Valerie Humphries
Rx Ballroom Dance Student Spotlight: Sandra Graham
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Rx Ballroom Dance Student Spotlight: Sandra Graham
Rx Ballroom Dance: Richard Adams Student Spotlight
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Rx Ballroom Dance: Richard Adams Student Spotlight
Rx Ballroom Dance, Take My Hand Showcase Performance, Mike and Valerie Humprhies
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Rx Ballroom Dance, Take My Hand Showcase Performance, Mike and Valerie Humprhies
Rx Ballroom Dance, Mike and Valerie Humphries Interview
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Rx Ballroom Dance, Mike and Valerie Humphries Interview
Rx Ballroom Dance, Stacy Collins Interview
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Rx Ballroom Dance, Stacy Collins Interview
Rx Ballroom Dance, Fadi and Carol Khater Interview 2023
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Rx Ballroom Dance, Fadi and Carol Khater Interview 2023
Rx Ballroom Dance Student Interview, Lourdita and Ed Victoria
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Rx Ballroom Dance Student Interview, Lourdita and Ed Victoria
Giving Tuesday Message, November 28th 2023
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Giving Tuesday Message, November 28th 2023
Gloria Alfaro and Emmet Berkery Interview with Rx Ballroom Dance, June 2023
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Gloria Alfaro and Emmet Berkery Interview with Rx Ballroom Dance, June 2023
Gloria Alfaro and Emmet Berkery, Rx Ballroom Dance Showcase 2023
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Gloria Alfaro and Emmet Berkery, Rx Ballroom Dance Showcase 2023
Lisa Bender, Rx Ballroom Dance Interview 2023
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Lisa Bender, Rx Ballroom Dance Interview 2023
Lisa Bender and Alexandra Hopwood, Rx Ballroom Dance Showcase Performance 2023
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Lisa Bender and Alexandra Hopwood, Rx Ballroom Dance Showcase Performance 2023