Creative Dance Classes for Children with Additional Needs in Basingstoke
Fun, friendly and inclusive dance classes for children with learning disabilities / additional needs.
Creative Dance classes are perfect for dancers who enjoy learning simple dance routines, working on performance skills and expressing themselves through weekly themes.
Dance classes include structured exercises and creative tasks supported by sensory props.
Each class finishes with learning a routine to a song from a children's film or a musical.
Activities are designed to help dancers to follow instructions, express themselves, build confidence, increase functional fitness and participate in a social activity.
You are welcome to bring a support worker with you.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Louisa Church
- Telephone
- 07725334418 07725334418
- Louisa@collectivemotiondance.com
- Website
- Collective Motion Dance Website
- Scan to visit this website
- www.facebook.com/collectivemotiondance
Where to go
- Name
- St Gabriel's Church Hall
- Address
-
25, Tewksbury Close
Popley
Basingstoke
Hampshire - Postcode
-
RG24 9DU
View RG24 9DU on a map - Notes
Accessible venue, but sadly no Changing Places facility.
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 6.10pm
- Time of day
- Evening
Costs
- £39 per term
- Details
- £39 covers 6 classes.
Availability
- Referral not required
- Other notes
Inclusive dance classes for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Local Offer
- Description
Our fun, friendly and inclusive dance classes for children with learning disabilities / additional needs.
Creative Dance classes are perfect for dancers who enjoy learning simple dance routines, working on performance skills and expressing themselves through weekly themes.
Dance classes include structured exercises and creative tasks supported by sensory props. Each class finishes with learning a routine to a song from a children's film or a musical.
Activities are designed to help dancer's to follow instructions, express themselves, build confidence, increase functional fitness and participate in a social activity.
Classes are intentionally small and are supported by at least two staff.
Staff are highly trained and experienced in working with neurodivergent dancers and dancers with SEN(D) / other additional needs.
If you are more comfortable, you are welcome to bring your own support worker with you.
- Contact Name
- Louisa Church
- Contact Telephone
- 07725334418
- Contact Email
- Louisa@collectivemotiondance.com
- Links
-
Collective Motion Dance Website
- What does your service do?
Dance classes for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Who does your service provide for?
Contact Louisa via louisa@collectivemotiondance.com or 07725334418 to discuss your child's specific support needs and find the correct class for them.
- How can I start using the service?
Contact Louisa via louisa@collectivemotiondance.com or 07725334418 to discuss your child's specific support needs and find the correct class for them.
- Where is it located and what areas does it cover?
Basingstoke.
We accept dancers from across Hampshire/Surrey/West Berks.
- How are decisions made about who can use your service?
On a case by case basis.
- How do you communicate with service users and how are they involved in decision making?
Phone / email /face to face.
Dancers are involved in the creative decisions within classes, for instance choosing the music for dance routines. Weekly creative themes often relate to dancers' interests. This is discussed face to face at the end of each term, so that planning can take place for the following term. Provision is made for dancers who use Makaton and communication books/aids.
- Is your service fully accessible?
The classes are fully accessible, however there is no Changing Places facility at the hall.
- What training are the staff supporting children and young people with SEN and Disabilities had or are having?
Teachers are highly qualified and have a wealth of experience in teaching dance to children with SEN(D) and additional needs. They have attended training on specific disabilities/needs such as Autism Spectrum Conditions and Epilepsy. This knowledge is passed on to support staff via induction.
- How will I know my child is safe?
All staff have current DBS checks and teachers have completed safeguarding and first aid training.
- Which of the following applies to your setting?
- Sensory adaptations
- Our service is delivered in the community
- Physical Adaptations
- Disabled parking
- Accessible toilets
- Wheelchair access
- What communication methods are you familiar with?
- PECS
- Signs and symbols
- Makaton
- AAC
- Does your service include children and young people with:
- Autistic spectrum conditions
- Visual impairment
- Physical disabilities
- PMLD
- Personal care needs
- Communication needs
- SLD
- Social mental and emotional healh
- SPLD
- Complex health needs
- Hearing impairment
- MLD
- How are parents involved in the setting/school/college? How can I be involved?
Louisa Church
louisa@collectivemotiondance.com
07725334418
Last Updated: 26 August 2022