DAM Community Spotlight – Devon Lewis!
Welcome to the DAM Community Spotlight! Our incredible team makes our world go round at DAM and we could not be more grateful. We are thrilled to be sharing a series of stories from current volunteers and alumni. We are happy to highlight our next DAM alumni, Devon Lewis! Community and Movement - Devon and a dancer having fun with props at a DAM visit to the National Ballet School! Devon joined DAM as a volunteer at just 10 years old, supporting some of the first ever DAM classes at Dance Elite and June Lawrence School of Dance. [...]
DAM Community Spotlight – Cooper Dupre
Welcome to the DAM Community Spotlight! The next community spotlight, where we share stories from current and alumni members, highlights Mr. Cooper Dupre, DAM volunteer alumni. Cooper and a Dancer - Smiling and Having Fun Backstage! Cooper joined DAM in 2014, volunteering in Milton and Ancaster. In 2017, he filled the role of Volunteer Coordinator, allowing him to get involved across every studio with a particularly frequent presence in Alliston, Milton, and Mississauga. Cooper shares the true value and impact he felt in the DAM community, emphasizing the collective kind and welcoming attitude. As a volunteer in Alliston, [...]
DAM Community Spotlight – Sandra Chen!
Welcome to the Dance Ability Movement Community Spotlight! Our incredible team makes our world go round at The Dance Ability Movement and we could not be more grateful. We are Sandra, Volunteer Coordinator thrilled to be sharing a series of stories from current volunteers and alumni. We are excited to highlight Sandra Chen, current Volunteer Coordinator. Sandra joined DAM in 2017, initially a Volunteer Dance Buddy at June Lawrence School of Dance in Mississauga. This past August, she returned to DAM as the Volunteer Coordinator for Milton and Mississauga. We asked Sandra about her involvement with DAM. When [...]
Fostering Inclusivity in Dance: Insights from Our Community Needs Assessment
At DAM, we hope to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual can experience the joy of dance. To better understand the needs and barriers faced by families, studio owners, and dance instructors in fostering inclusivity, we conducted a comprehensive community needs assessment to understand perspectives on creating integrated dance classes. By listening to the voices of our community, we aim to enhance our programs and support integration in dance studios. For this project, we also had the opportunity to collaborate with our student Occupational Therapist, Lovejot; she conducted the project in spring 2024 and wrote the results [...]
Interested in Teaching Dance with us?
We are looking for passionate dance instructors who are ready to learn and grow with us! Why Work with Us? Working with The Dance Ability Movement is an opportunity to use your talents to make a difference in the lives of dancers of all abilities. Through your teaching, you will bring to life our Dance Ability Movement Philosophy that states we are all unique, we all deserve equal opportunities, and we all have the ability to dance. You will be joining a movement that embraces inclusion & belonging, shares a love for dance and is committed to creating a community [...]
Interested in working for us as an Occupational Therapist?
We are currently looking for an Occupational Therapist to provide services in Alliston. Dance classes primarily take place on Fridays (October – May) and the candidate may provide anywhere between 2-10 hours a week of in-person or remote support. Why Work with Us? Working with The Dance Ability Movement is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to use your talents to make a difference in the lives of dancers of all abilities. As an OT you will bring to life our Dance Ability Philosophy: we are all unique, we all deserve equal opportunities, and we all have the ability [...]