Resource person: adaptivedance@nbs-enb.ca

Description:

We thank you for your time spent completing the Intake form. Your response will be recorded and you will hear from an NBS representative regarding your dancers class placement.

We strongly encourage a short intake call for all of our NEW students, an NBS representative will be in touch regarding booking this call. 

Each of our classes has a small subsidized fee attached. Please note at NBS, we believe that dance education should be accessible to all members of our community, and work to remove barriers that may deter potential students from participating in our programming. The Adaptive Dance financial assistance program covers all program fees for the duration of the term. Applications for this subsidy is the Financial Assistance Application suggested when adding this application to your cart, please fill out the form and an NBS representative will be in touch. 

 

Instructions

Step 1: Press "Register" to complete the intake form for your dancer(s). You must register each student to successfully complete the form. Please disregard the posted schedule.

Step 2:  Complete the checkout process by selecting "Proceed to checkout" and "Proceed to payment" until you reach the full intake form page. There is no fee to complete this form.

Step 3: Complete the form in full and press "Proceed to payment" to submit. You will receive an email confirmation of this form completion. You must complete the entire form within 1 hour to submit. Do not navigate away from the intake form page, as changes will not be saved.

 

Overview

Developed by Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) in collaboration with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, the NBS Adaptive Dance Program (ADP) offers joyful, sensory-friendly, and fully inclusive dance experiences for children ages 3+ with diverse developmental, sensory, and physical needs. Designed for those who may find traditional recreational dance programs inaccessible, ADP prioritizes individual expression, meeting each child where they are to nurture confidence, creativity, and a sense of belonging through movement.

At the heart of this program is a deep commitment to celebrating the unique identities and abilities of children with disabilities (CWD). Rather than focusing on diagnoses, ADP fosters an environment where every child’s strengths and self-expression are honoured. The NBS Adaptive Dance Program Pilot was developed in consultation with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. The program is  led by a NBS Community Dance Specialist and supported by an Occupational Therapist. The classes are designed to share the physical, emotional and social benefits of dance with individual living with diverse physical, developmental and sensory needs. Classes are offered here at Canada’s National Ballet School on Sundays. Each class is 45 minutes with a 15 minute post class staff and volunteer debrief session. We ask that the whole teaching team attend these.

 

Program Philosophy

Rooted in Creative Movement, ADP provides an engaging, non-competitive space where children can explore their physical and creative potential. Participants are encouraged to move in ways that feel natural to them, using dance as a means of communication and self-expression. We aim to create a community where our dancers feel comfortable to be themselves and connect with each other in a safe(r) space. As we are centered on celebrating the joy of dance, our dancers are welcomed to engage in the class in a way that feels right to them - we welcome and celebrate everyone’s own ways of moving and prioritize the needs of our dancers above adherence to the exact movements the dance teacher is presenting. Moreover, we believe that a child engages most fully and joyfully in class when they are emotionally regulated and as such, our dancers’ sensory needs are prioritized. As we each benefit from unique strategies and goals, each dancer will be engaging in the class in their own way.

Price: $0.00 Taxes waived

Notes: Please register each dancer you are completing the intake form for.

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