Congratulations to Sam Beswick, our Volunteer of the Month for September!
Sam is a returning volunteer and we greatly appreciate her long-term commitment! Sam has been a dedicated volunteer with the Dance Ability Movement, and her commitment and love for this experience are evident. Sam encourages her buddy each week to be the best version of themselves, always approaching each situation with kindness and grace. She continuously builds a strong relationship with her buddy and all the other dancers in class. Not only this, but Sam has great communication with other volunteers, the OT and the dance teacher. Her genuine character and welcoming personality strengthen our team. We are so lucky [...]
Everybody can experience the joy of dance!
“My daughter Madison loves dance and music. Since she was a baby, it was the one thing that I could count on keeping her engaged. Madison always wanted to join her sister in dance classes, but sadly we could not find a dance school that was willing to accommodate her. When we found The Dance Ability Movement, we were thrilled! For Madison, being a part of this wonderful dance community means inclusion, comradery, friendship, pride, freedom, independence, confidence, and most of all joy. Now, she can go on stage as part of the recital just like both of her sisters!” [...]
See how our Ancaster volunteers are making a difference!
More than connecting with our dancers, our volunteers play an important role in inspiring and helping them participate in our dance program to the best of their abilities. We are so proud of our Ancaster volunteers! Recently, our volunteers from Ballare Dance Studio in Ancaster have positively surprised us with their ability to create a fun and inclusive environment through developing a deep understanding of each of the dancers' needs and strengths. “When I went back to the studio to check-in on how the class was managing after being away for 4 weeks, I was so impressed!”, says [...]
Get active and have fun this Winter with our Fit & Fun class! A parent or sibling can join you for free!
“I have been looking for a class like this forever! One where my daughter and I can attend together and get fit. Miss Kayla runs the class at just the right tempo and I'm feeling and seeing the results already.” - Rita If you also want to get active and experience the joy of movement together with a family member, join us for our Fit & Fun class on Saturdays afternoons (1:15 – 2:00 pm) at the Dance Elite Studio in Milton! In this 45-minute inclusive fitness class, participants experience a range of workout methods such as interval training, yoga/pilates [...]
Sports and Arts Can Be Inclusive! This is Why The Dance Ability Movement Has Partnered with Special Olympics Ontario.
At The Dance Ability Movement, we truly believe everyone should have the opportunity to get active, develop their potential and be a part of the community. So does Special Olympics Ontario. This is why we are proud to announce The Dance Ability Movement and Special Olympics Ontario have established a partnership. “This partnership is a perfect fit as we both share the same values and truly believe everyone can experience the joy of dance and sports,” said Mallory Ryan, The Dance Ability Movement co-founder and director. Special Olympics Ontario is dedicated to enriching the lives of Ontarians with an intellectual [...]
NEW Fit & Fun with Miss Kayla!
Miss Kayla, Personal Trainer will be leading fitness classes this fall! With registrations rolling in, we wanted to highlight a NEW class at our Milton location, happening Saturday afternoons from October (starting the weekend after Thanksgiving) to May. We've received feedback from families about the importance of fitness - and wanting MORE classes to motivate movement in a FUN environment. We happened to have an experienced and passionate personal trainer teaching classes for us who is thrilled to offer this unique opportunity to our community - Kayla Prior (Little), one of our FIRST volunteers will be your fitness [...]