General questions about Dance for PD classes
FAQ
- I’d like to volunteer. How do I get involved?
- May I come to class alone, or do I have to come with someone who dances with me?
- How do I know if the teachers are qualified to work with people like me?
- Do I need my doctor’s permission to take this class?
- What do doctors think about the class?
- I’ve never danced before. Is this class for me?
Questions about DVDs and CDs
FAQ
- The system won't let me continue through to the payment page.
- I want to purchase a DVD to use with a small, informal group. Is that allowed?
- I see you have companion music CDs. What’s the purpose of those?
- I’m a dance teacher. Are the DVDs for me?
- Do you have a downloadable version of each Volume?
- Do you offer discounts on the DVDs?
For dance teachers
FAQ
- Do I need insurance? Who provides coverage for me?
- I have some experience teaching yoga for Parkinson’s. I wondered if there were any exceptions to your requirement that classes in your network be taught by trained dancers and dance instructors.
- I’m a fitness instructor. Can I teach this class?
- What kind of dance background do I need to teach people with PD effectively?
- How much will I get paid for teaching this class?
- Do you offer certification?
About our training program
FAQ
- At what stage of the training program will I be ready to start teaching?
- Are there any specific requirements to enroll in your training program?
- Will I receive CPD credits?
- Is it possible to provide additional information regarding the content of the course? Does the course have a real-situation exercise component?
- How much does it cost to train with you?
Certification
FAQ
- I meet all the requirements for certification and I'm ready to start. Why the wait?
- I completed my introductory workshop before the online course became available. Do I need to complete the online course as part of my certification eligibility process?
- How do I satisfy the 50 hour teaching requirement that's a pre-requisite to apply for certification?
- I understand that in most cases, an organization purchases the annual license. What happens if I'm an individual, working alone?
Membership
FAQ
- I can't make it past the first page on the membership storefront.
- Is there a reduced membership for people with Parkinson's who participate in Dance for PD classes?
- I'm renewing my Professional Membership but don't see the $45 rate offered. What should I do?
- How can I learn about membership benefits?
For complementary practitioners and musicians
FAQ
- I’m a musician who’s been asked to play for a Dance for PD class. What do I need to know to make this class as successful as possible?
- I’m a dance therapist. How does your method differ from my training?
- I’m a physical therapist who used to dance. Can I start teaching this class?
- I’ve been teaching yoga for years. I have some people with Parkinson’s in my class now, and I’d like to get some pointers for working with them. Are your workshops applicable to me?