Online Classes & Summer Series starting in June!
Registration begins on April 28th
for Spirit Rising's
'Good Moves for PD'
Dance Program
Welcome to Spirit Rising
Our Mission
Spirit Rising aims to provide dynamic, evidence-based adaptive dance programs that serve adults and seniors of all abilities by providing opportunities to enjoy creative expression in a safe, supportive environment.
We offer virtual, in-person, and private classes taught by experienced dance instructors trained in multiple styles.
Spirit Rising's dance instructors are able to modify dance techniques and provide a safe environment for participation.
Our classes are an optimal way to engage in physical exercise that’s creative, fun, and beneficial for health outcomes.
Best of all, Spirit Rising's classes and programs foster community among its participants by encouraging personal expression, social engagement, and partnership in creativity.
Come move and groove with us!
Lead Dance Instructor & Director of Spirit Rising
Candace Williams, OTR/L
Candace is a native of Eastern Pennsylvania and a longtime lover of dance with over 30 years of performing experience. She is a 2024 recipient of Dance for PD's Stanley J. Wertheimer Fellowship and a licensed Occupational Therapist specializing in neurorehabilitation for children and adults.