Class Descriptions
Do you have a child who hasn't found an activity they can participate in because of sensory processing or other issues? Please consider A Dance Class For Me! Because this class is for them. A place to dance, play, socialize, copy, lead, and learn how to dance, dance, dance with me, me, me!
A Note About COVID-19 and In Studio Sessions
All parents of special needs children have gone through a huge change in schedule (a consistent schedule can be crucial for children} and have maybe been thrown into the role of homeschooling parent . Now that restrictions have been lifted for the studios Elizabeth uses, Club Fitness Addition in Huntington Beach and Atomic Ballroom in Irvine, parents can bring their child to A Dance Class For Me!
The choice to start class or start a private class is the parent's.
Safety precautions will vary at different studios. You will receive written safety instructions when you ask for an assessment or come back to clads.
The choice to start class or start a private class is the parent's.
Safety precautions will vary at different studios. You will receive written safety instructions when you ask for an assessment or come back to clads.
A Dance Class For Me!
Privates and Semi-Private classes are offered, 30 minute sessions.
A Group is a class may last up to 60 minutes. Maximum per class will be determined by the size of the studio.
A Group is a class may last up to 60 minutes. Maximum per class will be determined by the size of the studio.
For parents who have not found an activity their child can enjoy or an activity that truly is for their special needs child this class may be the answer.
This class is specifically designed to help moderate to severe students on the autism spectrum. All students with other issues are welcome to the class.
Through specific movement to create neural pathways between the left and right hemispheres we can meet the goal of improving speech and communication. By allowing students to process the stimuli in the class room and to copy the instructor at their own pace each student will connect brain and body a little bit more. Each student's confidence improves over the course of a few weeks.
This class is specifically designed to help moderate to severe students on the autism spectrum. All students with other issues are welcome to the class.
Through specific movement to create neural pathways between the left and right hemispheres we can meet the goal of improving speech and communication. By allowing students to process the stimuli in the class room and to copy the instructor at their own pace each student will connect brain and body a little bit more. Each student's confidence improves over the course of a few weeks.
A Tap Class For Me!
Privates and Semi-Private classes are offered, 30 minute sessions.
A Group is a class may last up to 60 minutes. Maximum per class will be determined by the size of the studio.
A Group is a class may last up to 60 minutes. Maximum per class will be determined by the size of the studio.
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Tap dance is also offered. Tap can be a separate class or added to the end of the class described above. Tap helps with rhythm and at the end of the class we have an impromptu "Tap Jam" so the students can express themselves using tap rhythm and some attitude.
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A Dance Class For Me! Mommy (Daddy) & Me Style!
Private or group class, 30 minutes
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Above: Mommy & Me performance at the Santa Ana Zoo.
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If you have a child around 2 years old typical children or those with a possible autism diagnosis, or if you are seeing little communication and lots of tantrums this class might be a good fit for you. Learn and practice what to do when a tantrum starts, learn to see it coming, learn what calms your child, play, laugh, and with other families. Let's build a community of support for these little ones. Children at this age have limited ability to dance but lots of ability to have fun, learn to "mand" or ask for what they want, tell us what they prefer, and when they need help. |
Attention
BCBAs!! & Social Skills Programs!
A Dance Class For Me! is a great Pre-Social Skills Opportunity
A Dance Class For Me! is an excellent class to help prepare students for Social Skills sessions. If you are a BCBA or ABA and you want to find out more, contact Elizabeth.
Rules For All Classes!
We practice the safest rules and most polite language.
Students are taught self-calming techniques to use when they feel overwhelmed by the size of the class, the room, the instructor's demand to copy or other reasons.
Each student learns everyone is a role model for someone. Students become role models to new students and they can carry that confidence with them into the world.
Students are taught self-calming techniques to use when they feel overwhelmed by the size of the class, the room, the instructor's demand to copy or other reasons.
Each student learns everyone is a role model for someone. Students become role models to new students and they can carry that confidence with them into the world.
