Talked with Cindy Surman, Director of BBT4PD at Boca Ballet Theatre and Jason and Nicole Newsted, Lighthouse Arts Center. Jason and Nicole have a exhibition going on now through March 1st at Lighthouse Arts Center. Listeners can get more info at www.Lighthousearts.org. Boca Ballet Theatre offers classes, performances and outreach programs. Dance classes are for 3-90+ years old and offer a great form of creative exercise. Boca Ballet works in conjunction with Boys and Girls club to offer dance classes (one of their outreach programs). Another outreach program, BBT4PD (Boca Ballet Theatre for Parkinson's Disease is gaining a lot of popularity. It's a free program available in person or via Zoom. Some of the benefits of the BBT4PD program include "increased mobility, better balance and posture, improved mood and reduced sense of isolation associated with the disease."
To find out about the classes, performances, outreach programs, volunteer or donate, listeners can go to www.bocaballet.org or call, 561-995-0709 ext 226.