Special Needs Programs at Southwest Ballet

Southwest Ballet is pleased to announce two new programs for children, youth, and
young adults with specialneeds/ disabilities:

CLIMB and Studio 1

Join us in one of these exciting programs that run from September 12 to November 10.
If you would like more information and/or would like to sign up, please call 412.279.8133

CLIMB
Creative Learning In Moving Bodies

This one hour class will incorporate creative movement, music, and gross motor activities. The class is structured for kids with special needs but siblings and friends are encouraged to enroll! There will be fun for everyone!

The instructor and co instructor are both therapists currently with Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic's discrete trial program (ABA) for children with autism. The instructor also has professional dance experience and has been teaching dance/movement to children ages 3 and up for the past 10 years. Class size is limited to ensure individual instruction and a personalized learning experience.

Goals of CLIMB
* To create a fun and stimulating environment that increases a child's motivation to learn and explore
* To compliment a child's pre-existing therapeutic support system by incorporating current individual goals and targets into our classroom.
* To increase self- regulation skills and successful social interaction by combining therapeutic techniques based on Applied Behavioral Analysis and sensory integration with creative movement and movement based activities.

Classes Offered
Tuition is $50.00 for the 5 week session

Level 1: 3 - 7 year olds Monday 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Level 2: 8 - 12 year olds Friday 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The age ranges above are guidelines.
Final placement will occur after an assessment of needs and abilities. This ensures
that your child gets the most fun from his/her CLIMB experience.

Studio 1
This class will focus on learning movement and vocabulary from a variety of genres including ballet, jazz, modern, and interpretive dance. Students will also have fun with acting exercises and group activities to encourage peer interaction and self exploration. The class will begin with a warm up to introduce students to body coordination, strength training, and basic music appreciation. Students will also be taught and help create a choreographed dance piece. They will have the opportunity to invite family and friends to an informal studio performance at the end of the session. This class can be modified to fit a variety of abilities.

Class Offered
Tuition is $100.00 for the 10 week session

Age 13 - Young Adult Monday 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.