BlogFormer ballerina uses dance to help Parkinson’s patients Former ballerina uses dance to help Parkinson's patients Posted Date : Jun 4, 2018 When professional ballerina Rachel Bar hung up her pointe shoes, she became a scientist who focuses on pioneering ways to improve the lives of those with dementia or Parkinson’s disease through dance. Download a PDF of the article Share this post: Your story matters: inspire and connect Inspire hope and connect with others by sharing your Parkinson’s journey. Your voice can make a difference. Share your story Discover more like this Jun 15, 2026 Il vit avec le Parkinson. Nous vivons quelque chose de plus fort. Jun 15, 2026 He has Parkinson’s. We have something stronger. Jun 3, 2026 Idées mondiales, espoir partagé