I posed this question to the Harvard Forum: I first noticed that something was wrong when I went out dancing and I = was not able to dance, was stiff as a board. That was 2 1/2 years ago. = However I have noticed in the course of those two years and more = recently this weekend, that although I am stiff as a board at the = beginnng, if I persevere, after the 4th or 5th dance, I am able to do it = almost at the level of pre PD diagnosis. I seem to "loosen up" as the = dancing time is increased and my movements become more fluid. Is there a = rational explanation for this?=20 Thanks,=20 Mario=20 And here is one of their answers: This response submitted by Mickie on 8/17/98. Email Address:=20 I can dance up a storm, even when I can't even walk, something to do = with the brain having to think about the movements, don't understand it, = but at times I will dance down the hall because I can't walk=20 Any comments?