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Dance for Friends with special needs

Our Philosophy

Our Philosophy

Our Philosophy

At Dance for Joy Dance, we believe everyone can dance when given the right environment.  We offer classes that work with the individual dancers abilities and help create a positive experience so they can learn technique, artistry and the joy that comes from dance! 

Ballet Joy

Our Philosophy

Our Philosophy

 Do you have a dancer with special needs who wants to learn ballet?  We have just the class for you!  Coming this summer: BALLET JOY - a ballet class that is designed to help your dancer achieve their dreams!  We will dance, learn ballet terminology, jump, spin, dance and find the joy that  ballet holds!  Come dance with us! 



Summer: 

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 Do you have a dancer with special needs who wants to learn ballet?  We have just the class for you!  Coming this summer: BALLET JOY - a ballet class that is designed to help your dancer achieve their dreams!  We will dance, learn ballet terminology, jump, spin, dance and find the joy that  ballet holds!  Come dance with us! 



Summer: 

Thursdays 6:15 - 7pm

$40/month plus registration fee

Classes meet June and/or July


2026/27 Season

Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:15pm

$40/month plus registration fee

Classes run August - May


Tap for Joy add-on

Tuesdays 7:15 - 7:30pm

Ballet and Tap $70/month plus registration fee

Classes run August - May


Tap for All

Our Philosophy

Tap for All

 This inclusive Tap class is designed for adults with special needs or adults with balance concerns.   Research has shown that Tap for All helps increase brain function for adults who suffer from Arthritis, Dementia, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke Survivors and more!  This seated Tap class takes the taps off shoes and puts them on the dancer's ha

 This inclusive Tap class is designed for adults with special needs or adults with balance concerns.   Research has shown that Tap for All helps increase brain function for adults who suffer from Arthritis, Dementia, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke Survivors and more!  This seated Tap class takes the taps off shoes and puts them on the dancer's hands.  While tapping on a tap board placed in their lap, dancers work on tap technique, musicality and have a ton of fun!  



Summer: 

Mondays 7:30 - 8:15pm

$40/month plus registration fee

Classes meet June and/or July


2026/27 Season:   

Mondays 7:30 - 8:15pm

$40/month plus registration fee

Classes run August - May

How do I register?

Click on the link below to be directed to the Parent Portal
Register Here

Dress Code

Ballet Joy & Tap for Joy

Dancers are asked to wear a solid colored black leotard and either pink tights or pink leggings.  Pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes for each specific class in which they are registered.  Hair should be pulled back away from their face, if possible to help with movement.    

Tap for All

Dancers are asked to wear comfortable clothes that they do not mind moving in.  

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