Come and Dance With Us This Winter!
The NBS Kids – Adaptive Dance 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 6-9 with diverse intellectual and developmental needs. These 45-minute sensory-friendly dance classes provide opportunities for children to explore creativity and expression through the use of movement and music.
Term 2 dates: January 9th - April 3rd
Registration opens December 1st
Creative Movement 1
Sundays 9:45am- 10:30am
NBS' Kids - Adaptive Dance Program is a program that offers adapted creative movement classes for children ages 6-9 with diverse physical, intellectual and developmental needs. These 45 min sensory-friendly dance classes provide opportunities for children to explore creativity and expression through the use of movement and music. Creative movement - Primary one offers one-on-one support throughout the duration of class and moves at a slower pace. These classes are led by an NBS Community Dance Specialist and supported by a live accompanist, a Holland Bloorview Occupational Therapist and a team of volunteers.
Creative Movement 2
Sundays 11:00am- 11:45am
NBS' Kids - Adaptive Dance Program is a program that offers adapted creative movement classes for children ages 6-9 with diverse physical, intellectual and developmental needs. These 45 min sensory-friendly dance classes provide opportunities for children to explore creativity and expression through the use of movement and music. Creative movement - Primary two is a fast-paced class and a good fit for children who are both ready and working towards participating independently in programming. These classes are led by an NBS Community Dance Specialist and supported by a live accompanist, a Holland Bloorview Occupational Therapist and a team of volunteers.
Please direct all inquiries to Nancy, nlehan@nbs-enb.ca.
Volunteer At NBS
Role: Dance Class Assistant
Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) is looking for volunteers with a diversity of experience for our new program starting in the fall of 2021. We are seeking professionals and students with a mix of skill sets such as; Special Education, Dance Education, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit our volunteer page to submit an application.