Special needs adults dance styles

Come ready to have a blast! Students will dance in bare feet. They might also be required to give some eye contact or appropriately touch a peer, which can be difficult tasks for some children with special needs. When looking into programs, consider instructors who have experience with special needs or have special classes dedicated to a particular special needs population. Fine and gross motor skills are developed through the use of music, dance, props and fun obstacle courses. Dance therapy also focuses on developing gross motor skills. The YYCD curriculum has been so successful—the organization now offers nine special needs classes in two locations—that Stern plans to share it with other educators.

You will need to help place everyone and help them find their spot for the first few weeks. Students earn credits while developing skills that best prepares them for post secondary education. Learning disabilities Developmental Behavioral and Emotional. Little Stars can progress to more advanced dance instruction easily.

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I use a variety of music in my classes and many times take requests from the clients so everyone feels involved in the class and feels able to express themselves. Given the welcoming, inclusive nature of the dance community, Stern—who studied special education at SED—understood that ballroom dance would be an excellent fit for people with special needs. When one turns left, the other turns right. For those students who wish to participate, tap shoes are a great way for students to receive sensory stimulation. Even clients with limited mobility are still able to express themselves through their own energy levels and abilities. It is always interesting to me to see how different music and sounds can affect people so differently.