Our beloved Wayne A. Gilbert died peacefully at home on September 23, surrounded by family. In moments like these, we would look to Wayne to write a poem that gave us the words to understand our own feelings. In the absence of those words… this image was taken by Annabelle Denmark as part of our 2018 […]

"Dance class is like getting out of jail for an hour and a half. It’s freedom, and it’s sweet for those of us with or without PD. "
- Carol Jenkins, dancer with Parkinson's Disease (PD)

After 23 years, Art as Action becomes:
Our small and mighty non-profit has evolved in so many ways since we began our Reconnect with your Body dance classes for people with and without Parkinson’s in 2011. Our new name reflects that transformation - honoring the past, claiming the present and dreaming into our bright future.
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Art as Action becomes RECONNECT DANCE COMMUNITY
Our small and mighty non-profit has evolved in so many ways since we began our Reconnect with your Body dance classes for people with and without Parkinson’s in 2011. Our new name reflects that transformation – honoring the past, claiming the present and dreaming into our bright future. Reconnect Dance Community is a new chapter […]