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Adaptive Dance Program

Come Dance with Us!

The NBS Kids – Adaptive Dance Program offers adapted creative movement classes for children ages 3+ with diverse cognitive, physical and developmental needs.

 

Created by Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS), in consultation with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, these 45-minute sensory-friendly dance classes provide opportunities for children to explore creativity and expression through the use of movement and music. 

 

This program runs on Sunday mornings at Canada's National Ballet School campus in Toronto.

 

Registration for Term 2 will open in November 27th. Please fill out our INTAKE FORM to ensure you receive a registration link. 

 

Please note our Pre-Primary (ages 3-7) classes for the winter term are now full please add your name to our WAITLIST. 

 

2023/2024 Term Dates

 

Term One: September 17 – December 10, 2023 

  • Term 1 classes begin: Sunday, September 17

  • Thanksgiving closure: Friday, October 6 – Monday, October 9 (inclusive)

  • Last class: Sunday, December 10

 

Term Two: January 21 – March 24, 2024

  • Term 2 classes begin: Sunday, January 21 

  • No class: Sunday, February 11

  • Family Day weekend closure: Sunday February 18 (inclusive)

  • Last class: Sunday, March 24

  • NBS Spring closure: March 30 - April 7

 

 

 

Click here to fill out the INTAKE FORM to register.
 

NBS Virtual Social Story

Join Nancy as she shows you what to expect in our ADP classes, how to find the studios, and more!


Review the social story in PDF form here

Stream 1 Class Options

This program was created by Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS), in consultation with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. The program offers adapted creative movement classes for children ages 4+ with diverse physical, developmental and sensory needs.

 

Each class is led by an NBS Community Dance Educator and supported by a live accompanist, an Occupational Therapist and a team of volunteers. Our program is centred around celebrating the joy of dance, and our dancers are welcomed to engage in the class in a way that feels right to them.

Creative Movement 1 Pre-Primary (ages 3-7)



Sundays 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

This stream provides 1:1 support throughout the duration of class and moves at a slower pace with the aid of a visual schedule. These 45-minute sensory-friendly dance classes provide opportunities for children to explore creative expression through the use of movement, song, and tactical props, such as drums, scarves and rhythm sticks. The goal of this class is to provide opportunity for self-exploration and for the dancers to participate in a way that works best for them that day. 

 

Term fee is $180, with the option for all participants to apply for a partial or full subsidy.

 

 

Creative Movement 1 Primary (ages 6-10)

Sundays 11:00 AM -11:45 AM

 

This stream provides 1:1 support throughout the duration of class and moves at a slower pace with the aid of a visual schedule. These 45-minute sensory-friendly dance classes provide opportunities for children to explore creative expression through the use of movement, song, and tactical props, such as drums, scarves and rhythm sticks. The goal of this class is to provide opportunity for self-exploration and for the dancers to participate in a way that works best for them that day. 

 

Term fee is $180, with the option for all participants to apply for a partial or full subsidy.

 

 

Creative Movement 1 Junior (ages 9-18)

Sundays 12:15 am- 1:00 pm

 

 

This stream provides 1:1 support throughout the duration of class and moves at a slower pace with the aid of a visual schedule. These 45-minute sensory-friendly dance classes provide opportunities for children to explore creative expression through the use of movement, music, and tactical props, such as drums, scarves and rhythm sticks. The goal of this class is learning to follow a class structure with the support of a visual schedule, providing opportunities for interaction and engagement with peers and using imagery and dance to support the development of large and fine motor skills.

 

Term fee is $180, with the option for all participants to apply for a partial or full subsidy.

 

Stream 2 Class Options

This program was created by Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS), in consultation with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. The program offers adapted creative movement classes for children ages 4+ with diverse physical, developmental and sensory needs.

 

Each class is led by an NBS Community Dance Educator and supported by a live accompanist, and a team of volunteers. Our program  is centered around celebrating the joy of dance, and our dancers are welcomed to engage in the class in a way that feels right to them. This stream hosts two end of term presentations a year, one at the end of term 1 in December and one at the end of term 2 in June.  

Creative Movement 2 Pre/Primary (ages 3-6)

Sundays 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

 

 

This stream is a moderate to fast-paced class and a good fit for children who are both ready and working towards two step instructions and participating independently in programming with the aid of social stories and visual schedules. The goal of this class is to provide opportunities for socialization with peers and learning to work with other dancers, for example; taking turns and following along with the class activity. This class places a large focus on creative expression and imaginative storytelling through dance, through the use of movement, music, and tactical props, such as drums, scarves and rhythm sticks.

 

Term fee is $180, with the option for all participants to apply for a partial or full subsidy.

 

 

Creative Movement 2 Primary (ages 6-10)

Sundays 12:15 AM - 1:00 PM

 

 

This stream is a moderate to fast-paced class and a good fit for children who are both ready and working towards two step instructions and participating independently in programming with the aid of social stories and visual schedules. The goal of this class is to provide opportunities for socialization with peers and learning to work with other dancers, for example; taking turns and following along with the class activity. The class places a large focus on creative expression and imaginative storytelling through dance, while providing opportunity to work on large and fine motor skills and motor planning. In this class we encourage the dancers to share their creative ideas and take the lead in following the leader's activities. 

 

Term fee is $180, with the option for all participants to apply for a partial or full subsidy.

 

 

Creative Movement 2 Junior (ages 10-15)

Sundays 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

 

 

This stream is a faster-paced class and a good fit for children who are both ready and working towards two step instructions and participating independently in programming. The goal of this class is providing an opportunity for socialization with peers and developing physical and emotional confidence. We also place a large focus on creative expression and creative collaboration, while working on large and fine motor skills and motor planning. In this class dancers have the opportunity to collaborate and create with their peers with the support of our educators and volunteers.

 

Term fee is $180, with the option for all participants to apply for a partial or full subsidy.

 

Creative Movement 2 Teen (ages 14-21)

Sundays 1:30 pm- 2:15pm

 

 

This stream is a faster-paced class and a good fit for teens who are ready for two step instructions and participating independently in programming. The goal of this class is providing an opportunity for socialization with peers while developing physical and emotional confidence. We also place a large focus on creative expression and creative collaboration, while working on large and fine motor skills and motor planning. In this class dancers have the opportunity to collaborate and create with their peers with the support of our educators and volunteers. 

 

Term fee is $180, with the option for all participants to apply for a partial or full subsidy.

 

Équipement de programme Danse adapté de l’ÉNB

Financial Support

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. Please note that funding for each child will be re-evaluated term by term, with the intention to continue to support each dancer throughout their time at NBS as needed.

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Program volunteers and students dancing

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We are seeking professionals and students with a mix of skill sets such as; Special Education, Dance Education, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.

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Thank you to the generosity of our partners for supporting this program

Thank you to our Generous Supporters of Adaptive Dance:

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For more information about the application process, to request assistance on registration, or to learn more about NBS’ Adaptive Dance Program, please contact the NBS Community Dance Department by phone or email.

416-964-3780