Accessible Dance for people with an intellectual disability
Classes : Sydney : Every Saturday : Accessible Dance is for people with a moderate intellectual disability over the age of 16.
Accessible Dance was originally set up over 6 years ago as the result of an partnership between Sydney Dance Company and Accessible Arts. From Saturday 16th January 2010 the running of Accessible Dance will be taken over by freelance dance tutor Kirsty Fromholtz.
Kirsty Fromholtz, is a dance practitioner who has taught dance in various forms to a range of community groups including people with disability, youth in regional areas and people from indigenous and refugee communities. In 2007 Kirsty developed a dance program at The Forsight Foundation for people who are Deafblind.
Testimonials:
“I have been attending the classes at the Sydney Dance Company for more than six years. I look forward to this every week, dancing with my friends and the wonderful teacher is an experience I enjoy. Dancing gives me great happiness.” (Accessible Dance Dancer)
“This class is the highlight of Maryanne’s week. She has blossomed as a result of her contact with her teachers…not to mention the other young people and their parents/carers.” (Brother of Accessible Dance Dancer)
“Victoria started doing the class…years ago…it has been a source of great joy for her and a time of social interaction. Each improvement she has made by joining in for even part of the class has been wonderful and now she seems to be in a stage of partial recovery and is really loving the class.” (Mother of Accessible Dance Dancer)
When: Every Saturday 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Where: Accessible Arts Training Room, The Wharf, Pier 4, Hickson Road Walsh Bay NSW.
Who: Dancers with moderate intellectual disabilities 16yrs+
Cost: $150 for 10 classes (valid for 3 months) or drop in rate $18 per class (pay cash on the day).
Contact: Further Information contact Kirsty Fromholtz, tel: 0402 644 510 or kirsty@kirstydance.com.au
Access: Accessible venue and amenities.
