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Costume details for the Saturday, April 22 dance performance of "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Janice Bosworth performs during a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Performers hold a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Wes Starkenburg adjusts his cowboy hat before a dance during a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Performers hold a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Performers hold a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Maren Hegsted performs during a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Performers hold a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Patti Allen performs during a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Janice Bosworth performs during a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Patti Allen performs during a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
University of Utah dance professor, Juan Carlos Claudio, (center), leads a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease.

Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Eric Hanson, right, performs during a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease.

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Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Costume details for the Saturday, April 22 dance performance of "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Janice Bosworth performs during a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Performers hold a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Wes Starkenburg adjusts his cowboy hat before a dance during a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Performers hold a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Performers hold a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Maren Hegsted performs during a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Performers hold a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Patti Allen performs during a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Janice Bosworth performs during a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Patti Allen performs during a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune University of Utah dance professor, Juan Carlos Claudio, (center), leads a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Eric Hanson, right, performs during a dress rehearsal Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the 10th East Senior Center for a Saturday, April 22 dance performance, "That 70's Show" by Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's - Utah. The Grey Matters program is a way for participants to use dance and creativity to alleviate the physical, social, emotional and cognitive symptoms of the disease.

The Salt Lake Tribune

· April 21, 2017 10:00 am

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The physical, social and cognitive benefits of dancing will be in the disco spotlight Saturday as Grey Matters Dance for Parkinson's Utah holds its second annual year-end performance, this year with a '70s theme.

Grey Matters: Dance for Parkinson's Utah started as a community service and research collaboration between the departments of modern dance and physical therapy under former University of Utah dance professor Juan Carlos Claudio and physical therapy doctoral student Lennie Swenson. It has expanded to three locations in Salt Lake City.

"That 70's Show" includes an hour of dance and poetry highlighting the benefits of dance and creativity for those living with Parkinson's disease. The performance will be followed by refreshments and a silent auction, with proceeds benefiting the program.

When • Saturday, 2 p.m.

Where • 10th East Senior Center, 237 S. 1000 East, Salt Lake City

Tickets • $10 suggested donation (cash or check only); free parking behind the senior center