Past Events
2010
Philadelphia Mural Arts Program
Thursday, June 17th
American DanceWheels' own Morgan Heino and Rob Hansberry participated in this special event.
Adapted Recreation Day at Temple University
Saturday, May 22nd
Presented by Magee Rehabilitation Hospital.
American DanceWheels Foundation participated in this event at Temple
University
Lafayette-Redeemer
Friday, April 30, 2010
ADF provided a performance at The Lafayette-Redeemer in Philadelphia, PA. Diane Murphy and Randall Herbein performed their signature waltz and Morgan Heino and Rob Hansberry showed off their fiery tango.
4th Annual CARE to Dance
Saturday, April 17, 2010
American DanceWheels provided a special performance during this evening of dancing and entertainment.
Ball State Univiversity.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
ADF provided a night of dance lessons and social dancing sponsored by Disabled Students in Action (DSIA) at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.
2009
Introduction and Demonstrations for University of Delaware Students
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
ADF provided a introduction to Wheelchair dancing as well as a demonstration for students at the University of Delaware to familiarize them with the class offered at UDel.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Friedreich's Ataxia Event
Friday, November 13, 2009
ADF provided a demonstration at the Children's Hospital
Friedreich's Ataxia Patient Conference
The Philadelphia Marriott.
This event was coordinated by the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance
Melinda Kremer Speaks at Temple University
Thursday, November 12, 2009
ADF's Melinda Kremer was one of three guest speakers at a panel discussion hosted by Temple University's Adapted Sports Class.
Rowan University's Disability Awareness Week
Monday, October 19, 2009
Diane Murphy, Randy Herbein, Dan and Reesa Marchetti, Melinda Kremer and Rob Hansberry provided a performance, discussed their personal stories and offered a mini-lesson for the audience.
The 9th Annual World Hustle Dance Championship
October 10, 2009
Congratulations to ADF and Widener Memorial School Students Christopher Brown and Erica Belleby who represented ADF at The 9th Annual World Hustle Dance Championship in East Brunswick New Jersey on October 10th. Christopher performed that Cha-Cha with Melinda Kremer while Erica danced the Tango with Rob Hansberry. In addition Diane Murphy and Randall Herbein performed a captivating Waltz for the audience. All three couples performed beautifully and the crowd was visibly impressed by their performances. Once again ADF dancers have proven that “EVERYONE CAN DANCE”
Diversity Celebration
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
ADF performed as the opening act for the Philadelphia Region's
Social Security Administration's 8th Annual Diversity Celebration
Easter Seals Event
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Randy Herbein of ADF demonstred wheelchair ballroom and Latin dancing at the Easter Seals facility in New Castle, Delaware.
Randy's partner for this event, Lindsay Marvel, is a seated dancer who took the University Of Delaware class that was developed by ADF.
Lafayette Redeemer
Monday, June 8, 2009
Melinda Kremer spoke to the audience followed by a demonstration of the Waltz performed by Dynah Haubert and Rob Hansberry.
University of Delaware
Thursday, May 14, 2009
ADF provided a demonstration for Dr. Ralph Ferretti's class.
Melinda Kremer gave an overview of wheelchair ballroom and Latin dancing and Kristin Lafferty danced with a number of the students. The students also tried dancing in a wheelchair.
Care to Dance Saturday
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Featured professional dancers from the tri-state area.
Proceeds supported the Community Access to Rehabilitation Equipment (CARE) Program.
ADF provided a performance.
Veterans Benefits & Resources Forum at Neumann College
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Informative event provided by State Rep. Steve Barrar.
ADF provided a peformance and mini-lesson.
2008
The Holiday Party held at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Camden, NJ Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008
Melinda Kremer and Ray Leight Performed.
Univ. of Delaware Special Educational Program for UDel Students
Thursday, December 4, 2008.
Ray Leight and Melinda Kremer spoke and performed.
Kutztown University's Annual Art Education Conference
Empowering Teachers to Empower Students in and Through the Arts.
Friday, November 21, 2008
ADF presented a workshop and also performed at the closing of the event.
Kenn Perry and Lisa Bentley Performance - Nov. 13, 2008
Kenn Perry and Lisa Bentley performed at the Imperia in Somerset, NJ at a private event presented by The Friends' Health Connection.
United Spinal Association’s 4th Annual Kids Sports Spectacular at Wachovia Center - August 16, 2008
Over 160 participants and family members came together to make this a special day that one young participant called "One of the best days in my life.”
The sounds of laughter and excited voices echoed through the Wachovia Center as kids and their family members joined in and took part in events such as wheelchair tennis, basketball, power soccer, hand-cycling, hockey, bowling, and wheelchair ballroom dancing. American DanceWheels had 25 participants who loved the wheelchair ballroom dancing.
Fourth Annual Disabilities Awareness Day
Presented by The Salem County Office for the Disabled. Informational event included ADF's own Ray Leight and other guest speakers who commemorated the 18th Anniversary of the signing of theAmericans with Disabilities Act. This event was held at J.G. Cook's
Riverview Inn,
60 Main Street,
Pennsville, NJ on July 24, 2008.
Eighth Annual World Hustle Dance Championships
July 24 - 27, 2008
ADF wasselected as the charity of choice for this year's event.
ADF dancers gave a performance at the dinner show at the
Hilton East Brunswick Hotel,
3 Tower Center Boulevard,
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
on Saturday, July 26, 2008.
Ocean County Library Diversability Committee Presents...
ADF Dancers performed and offered a mini lesson at Toms River High School South in Toms River, NJ on Saturday, July 12, 2008 www.theoceancountylibrary.org
ACAC Wellness and Fitness Center
ADF provided mini-lesson and seminar on Wednesday, July 9, 2008.
www.acac.com
American DanceWheels returned to the
Mary Campbell Center
in Wilmington, Delaware
We completed our second program at the Mary Campbell Center on May 9, 2008 with a show.
Dancing with the MOTTEP Stars
American DanceWheels' participants performed the Cha Cha, Rumba and Waltz around the ballroom floor. Hosted by WTTG Fox 5 Anchor – Allison Seymour. This event featured a very special dance performance by Mr. Kenn Perry and his dance partner, Ms. Lisa Bently of the American DanceWheels Foundation. Click here to open a copy of the MOTTEP newsletter.
Taser International sponsored American DanceWheels' performance and class at The Walter Reed Army Medical Center
The Yellow Ribbon Fund invited ADF to perform for the veterans. On January 19, 2008 ADF gave a performance and also provided an introductory class on American style ballroom and Latin dancing.
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2007
2007 Greater Delaware Valley MS Conference and Expo
The world's largest conference and expo for people living with MS
American DanceWheels performed on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at the Valley Forge Convention Center in Valley Forge, PA
Delaware 4th Annual Disability Ball
Held for the disabled community in the State of Delaware
American DanceWheels provided a performance and lessons on Friday, November 9, 2007 at the White Clay Creek Country Club, Wilmington, DE
New Jersey State Open
American DanceWheels performed at this national Ballroom and Latin dance competition on the weekend of October 26th - 28, 2007 in East Rutherford, NJ
Twelfth Annual Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities Awards Breakfast
Annual awards event for local leaders on behalf of the disabled community
Keynote Speaker: Lisa Thomas-Laury 6 ABC News Anchor, Investigative Reporter
American DanceWheels provided a performance on Friday, October 26, 2007 at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel Junipers Room 21 N. Juniper Street Philadelphia, PA
2007 Access Wilmington Awards Luncheon
Honoring individuals and groups who provide equal opportunity for persons with disabilities American DanceWheels performed on Thursday, October 18, 2007, at the The Double Tree Hotel 700 King Street, Wilmington, DE
