Who We Are
Our Mission
To enhance health and quality of life for older adults living with Parkinson disease and related disorders (PD) in west central Illinois, by providing ongoing accessible group dance programs for persons with PD and their care partners.
Our Story
We offer dance groups for people with Parkinson disease and related disorders and their care partners in Springfield Illinois. We welcome dancers at any level of ability. The classes are supported by the American Parkinson Disease Association, St. Louis Chapter and partially funded by grants from the Community Health Giving Circle and the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln Access to Recreation Endowment Fund and the Stephens Family Fund. In-kind support is provided by First Presbyterian Church and Historic Grace Lutheran Church in Springfield.
Company Overview
The Joy of Movement is a nonprofit corporation, recognized as a tax-exempt public charity under section 501-(c)(3). Donations to The Joy of Movement are tax-deductible.