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Ballet Palm Beach Announces ‘Dance For Fluidity’

With Mind, Music, And Movement Foundation

To Benefit Those Living With

Neurodegenerative Diseases

Ballet Palm Beach,
the professional ballet
company of Palm
Beach County, is
pleased to announce
a collaboration with
the Mind, Music and
Movement Foundation
to launch Dance for
Fluidity. This class is
for people living with Dancers-Instructors Shannon Murray and Libby Faber with
neurodegenerative Beth and Steve Elgort (center) Students participating in Dance for Fluidity Class
diseases as well as
all people wanting to
improve their balance Safety and Security Ensures Vibrant
and flexibility.
“I was thrilled to
have met Colleen and Fulfilling Lifestyle at La Posada
Smith,” said Beth Dancers-Instructors Shannon
E l g or t , fo un d e r Murray and Libby Faber with
and CEO of Mind, Beth Elgort (center) At La Posada, a Kisco senior
Music and Movement living community in the heart
Foundation. “It was a true blessing. I realized instantly of Palm Beach Gardens, the
that together we would be helping our community with community’s five-star lifestyle
these amazing classes that support fluidity for the mind, is a key element of its focus on
body, and soul. The instructors embraced our first class the overall health and well-being
with professionalism, kindness, creativity, and joy. It of residents. Whether it’s dining
was a huge success for the Mind, Music and Movement options or wellness activities,
Foundation programming.” the staff goes out of their way
Aligning with both foundations’ belief that “Dance is to make it safe and engaging.
for Everyone,” Ballet Palm Beach and Mind, Music, and The dedication to service,
Movement Foundation’s first class, Dance for Fluidity, which has long been a priority
was held on Monday, June 21 for people living with for the community, is more
Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. Dance pronounced than ever following
has been proven through research to improve balance the COVID-19 pandemic.
and stability for all people as well as those living with La Posada offers full-service
neurological disorders. The professional dancers and senior living that affords an
instructors teaching these classes are Shannon Murray enriched lifestyle. With a unique
and Libby Faber from Ballet Palm Beach. The classes will to the return to normalcy, but one thing that will never
take place weekly on Mondays at 1 p.m. in Ballet Palm waver is the community’s dedication to its people. The
Beach’s Palm Beach Gardens studios. The first class is community is committed to maintaining the philosophy
free. behind Kisco Confidence™, a mission centered on
“For years I’ve been interested in the benefits of providing safety and security, health and well-being,
dance for people living with neurological diseases,” and quality services to foster the most vibrant and
said Colleen Smith, artistic and executive director. “I’m fulfilling lifestyle for residents.
thrilled to have made a connection with Beth Elgort and “We’ve said before that our residents are our most
the Mind, Music and Movement Foundation to offer these valuable assets, and it’s a statement that will continue
classes at Ballet Palm Beach.” to ring true,” said Cadiere. “Residents are the very heart
The foundation also offers The Voices of Parkinson’s of what we do, and we will continue to do all we can
chorus every Thursday at 1 p.m. in the studios. to provide superior service and address their needs.”
For more information or to register for the Dance for The expansive community features 247 luxurious
Fluidity or The Voices of Parkinson’s chorus sessions, independent living apartments, which includes 11
please go to www.m3f.org. You can also email info@ independent living cottages, in addition to assisted
m3f.org or call (561) 336-0902. living apartments, memory care suites, and private
About Ballet Palm Beach approach and a philosophy centered on giving residents rooms for short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing.
Ballet Palm Beach (BPB), the professional ballet peace of mind, La Posada focuses on providing And as a part of The Art of Living Well® philosophy,
company of the Palm Beaches, is a nonprofit 501(c) residents with the highest quality service in all residents have ample opportunities to strengthen their
(3) ballet company dedicated to preserving the art of areas. As a resort-style community, residents have minds, bodies and spirits at all levels of community life.
classical ballet, cultivating new visions in choreography, access to a variety of amenities,
impacting the next generation through the discipline including chef-prepared meals,
of dance, and enriching the community through this concierge services, state-of-the-
universal art form. Established in 2001, the company has art wellness programs and so
become a fixture in Palm Beach County. Each year BPB much more.
produces main stage ballets as well as outreach shows, “Out of the pandemic, we
both locally and abroad. For more information about the found the most essential thing
professional company or its school, Ballet Palm Beach was for us to find ways to
Academy, or to support BPB’s outreach efforts call (561) support our residents and bring
630-8235 or visit www.balletpalmbeach.org. them together. We did that in
ways that were not only new
and innovative, but also allowed
them to keep the independence
and level of engagement they
were used to, and a major
component of that was safety,”
said Brad Cadiere, executive
director at La Posada.
La Posada continues to adapt
its safety measures in response La Posada Walking Paths

If you’re interested in learning more about the community, join the La Posada team for a complimentary lunch
following our resident panel on July 28. Join us for a taste of life at La Posada and see why we earned three Best
of Palm Beach County awards three years in a row. Call (561) 277-0680 to RSVP for the resident panel or
schedule a tour and experience La Posada for yourself!
Instructors Shannon Murray and Libby Faber (both in black
pants) with students in Dance for Fluidity class