DID YOU KNOW?
“Students with varying degrees of disabilities have the potential to become more social, better coordinated, and more confident by incorporating dance into their lives. Dance provides a child with the ability to express their emotions (verbally or non-verbally) in many creative ways. Dance can provide an outlet for a range of emotions from anger and aggression to joy and beauty. Another benefit is that dance encourages socialization (and) it can be inclusionary.”
- Jennifer Monique Dabalsa
- Jennifer Monique Dabalsa
THE OBJECTIVE OF OUR SUNSHINE CLASS
Increases physical fitness, enrich motor skills, enhance coordination, improve sensorimotor, and incorporate social skills using a variety of creative dance activities.
THE FOCUS OF OUR SUNSHINE CLASS
For Students...
For Teachers...
- Learn to physically express themselves, primarily without the use of verbal language
- Build motor skills and enhance cognitive function by following directions
- Hear & feel rhythm by listening and participating in varies activities
- Improve balance, strength, muscle coordination, sense of body, space, and touch
For Teachers...
- Provide a safe environment to help motivate creativity and build confidence
- Build emotional connections and provide a positive, fun-loving influence
- Provide ALL students with an equal opportunity to dance to the best of their abilities
A LITTLE ABOUT THE TEACHER
Jessica Williamson holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a concentration in dance studies including Dance Therapy & Education. While teaching a variety of genres of dance to all ages here at AAODA, Williamson also teaches at West Columbus High School, where she holds a N.C. K-12 teaching license in both dance and theatre. She has over 18 years of teaching experience in the public school system, working with many diverse students including students with hearing impairments, speech impairments, and physical impairments. Williamson also has many hours of volunteer experience from organizations for children with disabilities: Horse Power Therapeutic Learning Center in High Point & Guilford County Exceptional Children Programs in Greensboro.
ACTIVITIES PLANNED
- Sing & Dance Along
- Stretching
- “Simon Says” - Motor Skill Connection
- Facial Expressions – Communication & Self expression
- Gestures – Communication & Self expression
- Storytelling & Role-Playing
- Coloring
- Basic Creative Dance Movements with & without props
- Music & Rhythm Exercises
- And many more!!
PROPS WE USE IN CLASS
- Balloons
- Parachute
- Balls
- Ribbons
- Fabric
- Hula hoops
- Scarves
- Flamingo & Ring Game
- Pop-Its
- Simple Percussion Instruments
OUR CLASSES MEET....
Studio1 Chadbourn - MONDAYS @ 4:45PM
(for the 2024-2025 season)
If you think your child may benefit from our SUNSHINE class, give us a call at 910-734-4487 (Keyna, manager)! Parents are WELCOME to stay in the room and participate with dancers!
Our program is geared to accommodate children of ALL ages and ALL abilities!
Studio1 Chadbourn - MONDAYS @ 4:45PM
(for the 2024-2025 season)
If you think your child may benefit from our SUNSHINE class, give us a call at 910-734-4487 (Keyna, manager)! Parents are WELCOME to stay in the room and participate with dancers!
Our program is geared to accommodate children of ALL ages and ALL abilities!