DanceAbility for Students with Different Abilities

DanceAbility gives dancers with different abilities (ages 4 through adult) an opportunity to learn and explore the world of dance. This first-of-its-kind program in the area was designed by physical therapists and Mareck Center for Dance instructors to meet the dancers’ unique needs and abilities. Students are encouraged and guided in movement and receive positive reinforcement. Classes provide a safe and supportive environment where students can grow and develop their skills. At the end of each semester, students present a showcase to share with friends and family what they have learned.

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Our Instructors: Classes are led by a combination of special educators and dance instructors, as well as occupational, physical, and speech therapists.

Class Levels: Currently we offer beginning and intermediate classes for children.

Skills Development: In class students develop skills they can use every day including:

• Motor skills, coordination, and balance
• Participation and sociability
• Ability to focus and follow directions
• Pride in their skills
• Confidence, self-esteem, and independence
• Ability to interact with others
• Sense of direction and combinations of movement
• Verbalization

Safety: Parents can feel safe leaving their children in an environment where they are guided by qualified professionals with a one-to-one student-teacher ratio. Parents are also welcome to stay and watch through the studio’s glass observation window.

How to Participate: At this time, space in the DanceAbility program is limited. For more information, please contact the Mareck Center for Dance at (573) 825-0095 or school@mareckcenterfordance.org.

New to the Mareck Center for Dance and DanceAbility program?

Get started on registration forms with this link ➡DanceAbility Registration Form/Waiver.