Michael Vitaly Sazonov

Breaking News! The National Parkinson's Project becomes law!

On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, President Biden signed into law:

H.R. 2365, the “Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act,” which requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop and evaluate progress on a government-wide plan to address Parkinson’s and related diseases, and to require the convening of a Parkinson’s advisory committee.

Big thanks to Representatives Bilirakis, Tonko, and Wexton, and Senators Capito and Murphy for their leadership! It's been a pleasure being able to connect with my Representatives in NJ too -- from Rep. Tom Kean to Sen. Booker -- THANK YOU for cosponsoring and standing up for the 29,000 people living with Parkinson's in NJ alone. I'm so proud to know this bipartisan bill made it all the way to President Biden's desk.

Finally, I want to thank the Policy Team The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research -- your alacrity and advocacy is unparalleled. I'm so happy to be part of your grassroots team!

Read more on how to thank your Reps here: https://www.michaeljfox.org/national-parkinsons-project -- And let me know if you have any questions on how to get involved with our Team Fox Young Professionals of NYC!

The National Parkinson's Project On July 2, 2024, President Biden signed the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act into law!

People with Parkinson's Disease are learning to dance in the studios of Canada's National Ballet School, a world-renowned dance training facility. Film Director Karen Suzuki, in partnership with neuroscientist Joseph DeSouza, utilizes animation to show what happens in the brain of a dance student with Parkinson's.

“When they are moving to the music, they sometimes forget they have Parkinson’s.” – Joseph DeSouza 🤍

Learn more via the following link: https://buff.ly/3K55syc

First day of school! I’m so excited to be starting my first of two six-week workshops with this summer. Here’s a little about the class I’ll be teaching…

At the intersection of somatic movement, dance, and theatre games, accentuating improvisation, the spoken word, and the expressive body, this six-week workshop series aims to spark one’s creativity and inner joy. Each class is designed to awaken the body and inspire the imagination through the joys and benefits of music and movement.

Inclusive in design and built for older adults, this workshop is open to all adults 55 and older, with special consideration given to those living with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions.

Shall We Dance?

First day of school! I’m so excited to be starting my first of two six-week workshops with ArtYard this summer. Here’s a little about the class I’ll be teaching…

At the intersection of somatic movement, dance, and theatre games, accentuating improvisation, the spoken word, and the expressive body, this six-week workshop series aims to spark one’s creativity and inner joy. Each class is designed to awaken the body and inspire the imagination through the joys and benefits of music and movement.

Inclusive in design and built for older adults, this workshop is open to all adults 55 and older, with special consideration given to those living with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions.

Shall We Dance?

Starting soon: A new six-week workshop series — Creative Movement: Dance with Me! A playground for creative movement, dance, and joyful self-discovery.

At the intersection of somatic movement, dance, and theatre games, accentuating improvisation, the spoken word, and the expressive body, this six-week workshop series aims to spark one’s creativity and inner joy. Each class is designed to awaken the body and inspire the imagination through the joys and benefits of music and movement.

Inclusive in design and built for older adults, this workshop is open to all adults 55 and older, with special consideration given to those living with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions.

The series takes place on the McDonnell Theater stage and occasionally within ArtYard’s galleries. We’re thrilled to welcome drop-in guest speakers during the series talk about current exhibitions.

Classes are on Wednesdays from 11 AM to 12:15 PM. The series runs on June 12, 19, & 26, and July 3, 10, & 17.

Such a refreshing take on this man’s legacy. I’ve been to those “showings” at the end of residencies and have relished in the conversations between artists and audiences. Always an intimate and illuminating experience. Keep up the good work, Misha!

Here’s to Baryshnikov Arts ~ a haven and headquarters for the “creative investigation in all performing arts disciplines: dance, music, theater, multimedia, performance art, or any combination thereof.” 🙌🏽✨💫☀️

Mikhail Baryshnikov on Keeping His ‘Little Dream’ Alive for New Performers 20 Minutes With: The famed dancer talks about supporting artist residencies and arts education

Happy (First!) Mother’s Day, Sam! You are a revelation. 🙌🏽♥️♥️♥️

You have shown me, and now our little baby boy, your good humor, love and dedication, your strength and beauty, your caring, generous spirit, all of which fill our cups every day.

My heart grows with you and little Ethan, and I’m honored I get to call you my wife, my friend, my confidante, and lover. And now, the mother to our child! Here’s to the road ahead and blazing all the trails we want along the way. 🙌🏽♥️♥️♥️

“This book is hard at times. It talks about hard things, but it’s also hard to put down. There’s a gentleness to it too though, along with a shameless honesty that keeps you there, aware of your openness and willingness to settle in, that allows you to enjoy the ride...”

I would be chuffed if you would read the rest of my THANK YOU NOTE to the author of "did I ever tell you?" ~ Genevieve Kingston

did I ever tell you? a memoir a thank you note to the author, Genevieve Kingston Maybe it’s because I lost my own mother to cancer.  Maybe it’s because a few days ago I celebrated her 81’st birthday in my mind with only a …