WBDC ADAPTIVE DANCE PROGRAM
Registration is now open for our 4 week Summer Session of these amazing classes!
What is this program?
This is an adaptive dance class environment to give an opportunity for children and young adults with special needs an opportunity to enjoy a class just for them!
At weekly classes, dancers will learn all types of dance in a fun, encouraging atmosphere. WBDC’s goal is for all dancers to gain confidence, coordination, strength and sense of belonging through this program. We also focus on socialization not only with their peers and teachers, but with their Adaptive Dance Friends.
Each dancer is paired with an Adaptive Dance Friend. The volunteer dancer helps their friend by modeling the dance steps, assisting dancers in following class directions and providing companionship/friendship/support. We love watching the relationships form and grow between dancers and their friends. It is a very rewarding experience for everyone involved.
Cost To Families?
Families/students who participate in WBDC’s Adaptive Dance Progarm, do so for FREE. Through sponsorships and fundraisers will be able to offer these dancers the opportunity to participate in dance.
Who is eligible to be a dancer to participate in WBDC’s Adaptive Dance Program?
Any child, ages 5 and up, must have a disability as identified in an IEP or physician diagnosis, that prevents them from comfortably participating in a non-adaptive WBDC class.
When are these classes held?
The Fall/Spring season will begin 9/8/24 and runs through 5/18/25 ending with a performance in our year end recital in early June. More information about our recital will be available later spring 2025.
Sunday 4:00-4:45pm ages 5-8 WBL Register HERE!
Sunday 4:45-5:30pm ages 9 and up WBL Register HERE!
Summer 2025 Session will begin 7/17-8/7 for a special 4 week program.
Thursday 5:30-6:15pm ages 5-8 VH Register HERE!
Thursday 6:15-7:00pm ages 9 and up VH Register HERE!
What does my dancer need to wear?
Comfortable clothes that are easy to move in and clean tennis shoes.
What are the qualifications of the teachers?
Classes are taught by dance professionals who have gone through a WBDC training in these classes, but who may or may not have formal specialized training focusing on special education. Everyone involved with the program has a passion for inclusion and a love for dance. WBDC is committed to continual learning, training and education.
How do I register my dancer?
Click HERE! After we receive your registration, we will send you a link to a questionnaire to learn a few more details specifically about your dancer! These classes are limited in enrollment size, so be sure to register your dancer TODAY!
Volunteer Adaptive Dance Friends
Our volunteers learn important lessons in responsibility and friendship by providing one-on-one assistance to a special needs dancer. Sharing the love for dance with another dancer will be as rewarding for the volunteer as it is the dancer.
We are looking for positive, patient, kind and out-going dancers, ages 12 and up, that are looking to volunteer their time. Please click HERE to fill out an application to be a WBDC Adaptive Dance Friend! We are currently accepting applications for the 2025-26 season.
Interested in making a donation to WBDC’s Adaptive Dance Prgram to assist in sponsoring a dancer?
Please email gretchen@whitebeardancecenter.com to learn about various opportunities to donate or sponsor a dancer!