CLEVELAND — A year after Playhouse Square launched an innovative arts initiative for people with neurological disorders, the program is now receiving international recognition. The Arts and Minds Initiative has officially been named a Dance for PD Licensed Affiliate — the first in Ohio and one of just 23 programs worldwide to earn the distinction.
The honor comes as Playhouse Square’s Dance for Parkinson’s classes continue to grow, offering a unique blend of movement, music, and community for people living with the disease.
A Year of Progress
News 5 was there for the program’s very first class last year, held inside the lobby of the Connor Palace. Since then, the program has expanded its offerings, providing weekly sessions in Playhouse Square’s studios and theater spaces.
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