Adaptive creative dance - kids (6 - 8 years)

This inclusive creative dance class adapts to various mobility levels and sensory needs. Dance skills and concepts are explored through playful prompts and activities in a welcoming, non-judgmental space. If a child benefits from one-to-one support, the child’s parents/support persons are welcome to participate to help ensure a positive experience. Led in-tandem with the National accessArts Centre by a teacher with lived experience, kids will experience: narrative and thematic movement using props and small handheld instruments fundamental gross motor movements mind-body connection through dance, such as strength, coordination, balance, and rhythm social connections and exploring emotional expression through movement Short, supervised, mid-class break to be utilized by participants as needed Prerequisite: None Please bring: Comfortable and moveable clothing, dancing shoes or bare feet, water, any sensory items your dancer may need (ex. noise-cancelling headphones, a crunchy snack) Forms/waivers: Access Needs Form (for all dancers) - information that will help us tailor programming to the children in the studio