Dance Headquarters – San Diego, CA
SAN DIEGO, CA
Rx Ballroom Dance at Dance Headquarters
Rx Ballroom Dance at Dance Headquarters offers specialized movement and ballroom dance classes designed to support individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and other movement or neurological conditions.
Class Description
Our program combines the structure and artistry of ballroom dance with movement strategies that help improve balance, posture, coordination, mobility, and cognitive engagement.
Participants work on foundational movement skills that support everyday mobility, including:
• Posture and alignment
• Balance and stability
• Weight transfer and rotation
• Rhythm and coordination
• Cognitive engagement through dance patterns
Classes are welcoming and adaptable for a variety of mobility levels. Participants progress at their own pace in a supportive and encouraging environment while enjoying music, movement, and community.
Many members experience improvements in:
• Walking stability and balance
• Posture and body awareness
• Confidence in everyday movement
• Memory and coordination
• Social connection and emotional well-being
Rx Ballroom Dance helps participants maintain independence, confidence, and joy through movement and dance.
Location Information
Dance Headquarters (Dance HQ)
5035 Shawline St., San Diego, CA 92111
Dance Headquarters is a vibrant ballroom dance studio located in San Diego that offers a welcoming and supportive environment for movement, music, and connection.
The studio features a spacious dance floor and comfortable surroundings where participants can safely practice movement while enjoying the joy of dance.
This location serves members throughout San Diego, Clairemont, La Jolla, Mission Valley, and surrounding San Diego County communities.
Convenient parking and seating areas are available for rest as needed.
Location Instructors
Naomi Welsh,
Instructor
Naomi Welsh leads the Fundamental Movement class on Mondays at Dance Headquarters and focuses on helping participants develop strong movement foundations including posture, balance, and body awareness.
Her supportive teaching approach encourages participants to move confidently while building the skills that support everyday mobility.
David Fan,
Instructor
David Fan teaches the Traditional Rx Ballroom Dance class on Thursdays at Dance Headquarters. His teaching style emphasizes supportive learning, rhythm, and movement confidence while helping participants experience the joy and connection that ballroom dance brings.
Location Schedule
Fundamental Movement Class
Monday | 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Instructor:
Naomi Welsh
Fundamental Movement classes focus on building the essential building blocks of movement including posture, balance, weight transfer, and body awareness. These classes help participants strengthen their confidence in independent movement before progressing into ballroom dance patterns.
Traditional Rx Ballroom Dance Class
Thursday | 12:15 PM
– 1:00 PM
Instructor:
David Fan
Traditional Rx Ballroom Dance classes combine foundational movement training with ballroom dance patterns that support coordination, rhythm, posture, and cognitive engagement.
Participants practice accessible dance patterns while improving movement skills that support everyday mobility and independence.
