The grandmother of a special needs child is hoping to establish a dance club for others like her grandchild in the Battlefords.
Glennda Ilett says there aren't many activities for special needs children in the community and she would like to raise awareness of the situation and find out if there is enough interest to start a dance club for special kids.
Titled Accep-Dance, she says the goal is to create a positive and creative environment where children with special needs can build peer relationships and confidence without the pressure of conformity or fear of judgment.
The program would be open to any child under the age of 18 with cognitive or physical challenges.
Accep-Dance would feature learner level dance instruction in ballet, jazz and hip hop, either structured classes or free form dance for the free-spirited.
Each session will probably be 45 minutes, and the number of classes will be determined according to interest.
In addition to dancing for the children, the intent is to provide an area for caregivers to interact with each other to share concerns, information and support.
Coffee, juice, water and snacks will be made available for caregivers and children.
The fee for the program will be set according to the interest level.
Interested persons may contact Ilett at 306-481-5474.
