YU CAN MOVE
SOMATIC AND DANCE THERAPY SERVICES
(STUDENTS WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES CLASS)
CREATIVE DANCE CLASS
This class is catered to students with different abilities. This is a creative and movement based dance class where we learn fundamental mechanics of creating movement while focusing on joy.
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We use forms of occupational, cognitive, somatic, and dialectical behavioral therapy techniques to help process emotions through movement, as well as reconnect with our bodies.
What is Creative Dance (Students with Different Abilities)?
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This is a safe and open environment that focuses on fun and confidence building through movement. The tools you will learn help to reconnect back to the body. We learn about reestablishing boundaries, mindful breathing/ meditation, and creativity movement-based dance games/ exercises.
With a decade of experience in the field teaching arts/ movement based therapy for the differently abled community, this class is specifically streamlined for you.
This class is accessible to all: Teens and adults on the spectrum, non verbal/ Deaf/ HOH individuals, wheelchair bound, and more.
Get ready to have fun and express yourself in this creative dance class! Membership located in Packages
You will learn to:
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Develop more awareness of your body and its sensations
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Call upon emotions safely in and out of public environment
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Use grounding/ meditation and breathing techniques to help regulate the nervous system
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Safely act out of physical feelings using movement
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Create movement using dance techniques such as speed, levels, shapes, animals, sounds etc.
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Have friendly connections with other students and social interactions safely at home
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Have fun and be free in class! Silliness and individuality is encouraged
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Express yourself without the fear in being told "no"
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Express yourself in a safe and friendly learning environment
Inclusive and Fun Dance Classes
For Teens/Adults with Abilities
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Online Classes every Wednesday and Friday from 11:00 - 11:45 am