(800) 870-6069

6465 Sycamore Canyon Blvd.

Suite 110

Riverside, CA 92507

An innovative approach for enhancing the lives of those suffering from Parkinson’s disease (PD), Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and similar health conditions

 

Founded on June 30, 2010, BRAVA was established to provide mentoring, tutoring and academic enrichment, and instruction in ballet and performing arts; and to promote and foster an interest in, appreciation for, and greater exposure to ballet and the arts, including programs and activities to reach non-traditional performers and audiences.

Glenda Carhart Founder and Director, has over 40 years of experience teaching dance. Former professional dancer with the National Ballet of Canada she’s owned and operated Riverside Ballet Arts since 1984, worked six years as Dance Lecturer in Ballet, Pointe and Pedagogy at the University of California, Irvine as well as 26 years as Artistic Director of California Riverside Ballet. Glenda has directed David Allan’s Nutcracker since 1991. She is a certified Pilates instructor and is currently on track for her certification with Dance for PD®, New York. Ms Carhart oversees the implementation and training of Movement for Life-BRAVA.

 

visit our website at www.brava-arts.org

 

Dance for PD®

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The Dance for PD® model, used by Movement for Life, has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, Dance Magazine, as well as on NBS, ABC, CBS, CNN, and PBS. The program has been honored by several awards, including the Parkinson Awareness Award.