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Inclusive Dance Camp

Every child, moving freely

A weekly dance camp for children with disabilities and diverse support needs. Through music, movement, and shared creativity, children can express themselves, build friendships, and move at their own pace. No dance experience needed. Seated, standing, supported, and watching are all welcome.

The pilot begins Monday, November 2, 2026.

The pilot at a glance

Duration
Eight weekly sessions, Monday, November 2 – December 21, 2026
Schedule
Mondays, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Who
A small group of about 10 children, roughly ages 7–14
Dance styles
Zumba-based movement, line dance, and West African dance
Location
Chili or Rochester, NY area, to be confirmed
Transportation
Round-trip rides planned for families who request them

Venue and ages will be finalized after family conversations and staffing review.

What it costs

Sponsoring a child's place

The pilot is designed as a community-supported program, and our hope is that sponsors and partners will carry the full cost so that no family is turned away.

$1,500 sponsors one child's place

That is $187.50 per session across the eight weeks of the pilot, and covers facilitation, support staff, venue, transportation, and materials. With ten children, the full pilot funding target is $15,000.

This is a funding figure, not a family fee. If a family fee is ever needed, it will be agreed with our funding partner, and scholarships will be part of the conversation from the start.

A predictable rhythm

  1. 0–10 minArrival, check-in, visual schedule, and gentle warm-up
  2. 10–25 minFeatured dance style with seated and standing choices
  3. 25–30 minWater and sensory break
  4. 30–45 minFamiliar steps, a second style, or a movement game
  5. 45–55 minCreative expression and an optional group routine
  6. 55–60 minGentle cool-down and supervised dismissal

The goal is joy and belonging. Performing is always optional.

Care for every child

  • Visual and verbal cues, with extra time to process
  • Comfortable music volume and a quiet break area
  • Permission to pause or simply watch
  • Physical assistance only with consent
  • Caregivers or support professionals welcome to attend
  • Trained support staff and careful, recorded pickup handoffs

Eight weeks together

  1. Week 1Welcome, movement preferences, simple rhythm, and familiar routines
  2. Week 2Zumba-based movement with short, repeatable combinations
  3. Week 3Line dance using accessible patterns and directional choices
  4. Week 4West African dance introduction with cultural context and adapted movement
  5. Week 5Return to favorite movements and build familiarity
  6. Week 6Create a short routine using participant choices
  7. Week 7Practice together and prepare an optional sharing moment
  8. Week 8Celebration, optional family sharing, and feedback

Glenda brings more than 30 years of dance experience and training in West African dance, which she will lead with care for its cultural roots. The camp is a welcoming community program; no religious affiliation is required.

Families and partners, you're invited

If your child might love to join, or your organization would like to help fund or host the camp, Glenda would be glad to hear from you.

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