GENTLE MOVEMENT Partnership with Bellarmine University and Norton Healthcare
June 26, 2025
UncategorizedLouisville Ballet is excited to announce a new partnership with Bellarmine University and Norton Healthcare, focused on adults with movement disorders.
Join Louisville Ballet for a Gentle Movement class that combines beginner ballet techniques and social dances in a safe and creative environment for individuals with movement disorders. Classes will support participants in addressing concerns of balance, flexibility, isolation and coordination while building strength, endurance and muscle memory. Classes are designed to promote community and open to participants of all abilities, as no prior dance experience is required to participate. Caregivers, friends and families are welcome to join. A pilot program will be held in October 2025, with the official program beginning January 2026. PROGRAM LOCATION The Louisville Ballet School 4121 Shelbyville Road, Suite 201 Louisville, KY 40207 PILOT PROGRAM DATES October 1 - 31, 2025 Wednesdays + Fridays 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. COST: FREE!
RESEARCH: The Bellarmine Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is conducting research with this program that can demonstrate functional improvements such as the ability to stand up from a chair, gait speed, balance and mobility. This research will also include the impact on quality of life as well as satisfaction and value of this program.
Pre & Post Testing Dates include: 9/26, 10/31 & 11/1. Louisville Ballet ticket incentives provided to research participants!
