Inclusion Statement
As our new season quickly approaches we wanted to share our new inclusion statement that was formulated this summer thanks to our great community of volunteers, teachers and dancers! Inclusion is a big part of what we do; we are so incredibly grateful for the dedication our dance community has to creating an accepting, positive and educational environment in our program. Our statement is still a work in progress and as our community is made up of so many people we would love feedback on what inclusion, based in The Dance Ability Movement, looks like to you. We believe that... [...]
Learning is a process…
Jade & I have recently been granted status as Adjunct Faculty members at The University of Toronto for the work we do in supporting student OT education. We value the opportunity we have to share our inclusive dance community with aspiring OT's who can learn about innovation, creativity, and family-centered care first-hand. We've supervised 7 fieldwork students to date with The Dance Ability Movement, and continue to visit our old campus to give lectures, labs, and discussions about pediatric OT, leisure occupations, and adapting recreational activities. It keeps us connected to the future generation, current evidence-based care, and has also [...]
We Are All Students!
In honour of National Volunteer Week, check out these reflections from a new volunteer, who recognizes the importance of lifelong learning and the shared interactions between her and her dancing buddies! Thank you Sandra for all of your hard work and for recognizing the importance of having a FUN and MEANINGFUL activity to keep a well-balanced lifestyle for all! "My name is Sandra, and I am 22 years-old. I am currently a fourth-year undergraduate student in the Early Childhood Studies program at Ryerson University. For my Senior Internship, students were required to find their own internship site as we had [...]
Little wins make a big difference.
We take great efforts to ensure our dancers look good and feel good when they are performing. Being part of a team and feeling a sense of belonging within their community goes a long way in an individual's confidence and self-identity, and we strive to take every effort we can to make these feelings come alive for our dancers.
A Year In Review…
2016/17 Season Stats - 6 studios ran year-long programs from Oct. to June within 5 regions - 160 dancers participated in our programs, with 11 dance studio recitals - 65 volunteers supported our programming this past year, plus many returning volunteers during our busy recital season!
Reflections from our longest standing volunteer …
We asked Devon to reflect on her past involvement with The Dance Ability Movement, and we couldn't have asked for a better response. Enjoy this beautifully written piece from Devon!