Current Classes
Standing Dance Partner Positions Available for Dancers Using Wheelchairs $$$
We have a number of opportunities for able-bodied dance partners.
Widener Memorial School
Description: The Widener Wheelchair Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes teach high school and middle school students who use wheelchairs how to dance with a standing partner. ADF’s written and copyrighted dance program adapted from the traditional, able-bodied ballroom and Latin dance steps teaches the combination couples to dance rumba, cha-cha, swing, hustle, tango, and fox trot. The students have various physical disabilities. Some of the students are very athletic and others are more impaired, but all of them are eager to learn to dance for the same social and physical reasons that the able-bodied world enjoys. This is a great opportunity for people who like or want to learn to dance, people who are pursuing dance careers, and people going into physical, recreational, and occupational therapy. Everyone Can Dance!
Widener Memorial School
1450 W. Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
Wednesday Mornings
9:45 - 10:40 am
10:40 - 11:35 am
Friday Mornings
10:30 - 11:30 am
Note: You can attend one or both of the days.
There will be a $100 honorarium for the Monday classes and $150 honorarium for the Wednesday classes.
Positions available for one or both classes. Compensation – $25.00 per class
Belmont Center
Description: ADF and Moss Rehabilitation have started a wheelchair ballroom and Latin dance program for people using wheelchairs and able-bodied partners. The classes run consecutively with beginners in the 3:00 to 4:00 hour and more advanced students in the 4:00 to 5:00 hour. There are opportunities for able-bodied dancers to use their skills in performance with the more advanced group. We perform for people with and without disabilities in the community, as well as universities and public schools.
American DanceWheels at Belmont
4200 Monument Road
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Sunday Afternoons
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Start date - TBD
Note: Advanced students and performance
Partners will have the opportunity to dance with the beginners and more advanced group.
Compensation - $30.00 per class
Only committed, weekly partners need apply.
Sporadic attendance will not work for the continuity of the classes.
Contact us at info@americandancewheels.org or 215-588-6671.
Social Dance Classes
If you are interested in any of these classes or others that are forming, email us at info@americandancewheels.org or call us directly at 215-588-6671.
Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate in all of our upcoming classes!
Moss Rehab,
Philadelphia, PA
American DanceWheels Foundation (ADF) has a new Wheelchair Ballroom and Latin Dance class at the Belmont Center that you can join. Moss Rehabilitation is funding these classes at the Belmont Center, 4200 Monument Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131 and teachers from ADF are instructing. You will learn dances such as Hustle, Swing, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Fox Trot, Tango, and Waltz!
We have a beginner’s class and a more advanced class to offer. The classes are held on Sunday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:00 (beginners) and 4:00 to 5:00 pm (advanced). Since we have the support and backing from Moss Rehab, the cost is just $5.00 per person for each class.
Please come out and join us for this amazing class. People in manual and power wheelchairs can participate…You Can Dance!!!! You will meet some of our current dancers, seated and standing, and see for yourself how much fun it is to start taking classes with us or get back into the “swing” of dancing! It is great exercise and a wonderful chance to socialize and meet new friends.
Come alone or with a partner. Children, teens, adults, and seniors of all ages and abilities are welcome. Participants taking the course must be able to move their own wheelchair and follow direction. Power and manual wheelchairs may participate. No experience is required for seated or standing participants. We Want You!
Just rsvp to info@americandancewheels.org or call 215-588-6671 to join our class or if you have any further questions.
***We also need standing partners! You can bring a spouse, friend, family member, or anyone you would like to dance with or wants to dance with you. You can also come alone and enjoy the fun yourself!!***
Hope to hear from you and see you there!!
American DanceWheels at Moss Rehabilitation
60 Township Line Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
www.mossrehab.com
Saturday Afternoons
1:00 - 2:00 pm
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Start date - September 10, 2011
Note: New location for social dance class
