New to Sayaw PD?
Novy Bereber, started these online classes on March 22, 2020, amidst the Coronavirus, nCov, COVID-19 pandemic, while the city of Metro Manila was on lockdown. COVID-19 was particularly dangerous to seniors over the age of 65 and people with immunodeficiency of any kind and are unable to leave the safety of their homes to join a Sayaw PD class at their local dance studio.
What?
A fun, light chair dance exercise class for people with Parkinson’s and Seniors with their carers, partners, and family.
Where?
In the comfort of your home. You just need a secure and comfortable chair and a carer with you for safety.
These online classes allow people to enjoy Novy’s Sayaw PD, Dance for Parkinson’s classes in the safety and comfort of their home during the lockdown.
These classes allow Novy to regularly connect with people with Parkinson’s and lift their spirits with a fun, light chair exercise to get their body moving to the tune of soothing and upbeat music with Novy’s infectious energetic character.
How Much? It's FREE!
This is Novy Bereber’s way of giving back to the community.
Sayaw PD foundations only ask for donations to pay for our expenses such as studios, transportation, marketing, video conferencing services.
FAQs
How can I sign up for a class?
You can sign up for a SAYAW PD LIVE class on our SCHEDULE Page. Simply choose the class you would like to take and place your Name and Email so we can send you the information to attend the class. You will receive an email confirmation once successfully signed up!
Will the teacher be able to see me?
This is up to you! If you would like to be seen by the teacher, you can enable your camera during the class. If you would rather stay off-camera, you are more than welcome to do so.
How do I join the class?
Approximately 60 minutes before the start of class, you will receive an 2nd email with a unique link to the class from FitGrid. Please add hello@fitgrid.com to your contacts or watch your Junk/Spam/Promotions folder. At the start of class, you will be added to the virtual waiting room via Zoom until the class starts. You will be able to see an HDC team member, as well as other members of the class.