ADAPTIVE DANCE DIVISION
ADAPTIVE DANCE DIVISION
Delaware Dance Company’s Adaptive Division welcomes students with disabilities and provides a supportive environment where dancers can explore freedom of movement, creativity, and self-expression.
Adaptive Dance classes aim to provide a joyful dance experience for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Instructors put special thought into preparing the class for those with Autism, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. Dancers explore creative ways of moving to music while developing a dance vocabulary that pulls from ballet, jazz, and modern dance. Dancers learn about concepts like locomotive and stationary motion, rhythm, shape, and space in a supportive environment that encourages a love of movement and fosters a sense of community and belonging.
No prior dance experience is required.
Our Commitment
We believe that dance should be accessible to all. The Adaptive Division reflects our commitment to inclusion, creativity, and providing meaningful dance experiences for every student.
Partnership with Special Olympics Delaware
Delaware Dance Company is proud to partner with Special Olympics Delaware (SODE) to offer athletes a creative cross-training opportunity that supports strength, coordination, and overall physical fitness.
Through structured dance warm-ups in chairs, exercises performed with the support of the ballet barre, and combinations across the floor, dancers are able to find joy in moving to music. Special Olympics volunteers and Unified Partners help provide individualized support while fostering a strong sense of community. Movement options are always offered so each dancer can participate at a level appropriate to their abilities.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Adaptive 1
Ages 6–9 | Beginner Level
Fridays | 5:00–5:45 pm
This class introduces young dancers to creative movement in a structured, supportive setting. Students are encouraged to explore movement through music, rhythm, and imagination while developing coordination and body awareness.
Adaptive 2
Ages 10 and older | Intermediate to Advanced Level
Fridays | 6:00-6:45 pm
Designed for older students with previous adaptive dance experience, this class offers expanded movement exploration and more complex combinations while continuing to prioritize individual expression and accessibility.
SODE
In partnership with Special Olympics Delaware
Tuesdays | 6:10-6:55 pm
Through structured dance warm-ups in chairs, exercises performed with the support of the ballet barre, and combinations performed across the floor, dancers are able to find joy in moving to music. Options are presented to allow all dancers to move at a level appropriate to their abilities.
TUITION & POLICIES
Tuition at Delaware Dance Company is structured to provide consistent, high-quality instruction while supporting families throughout the season.
DDC charges an annual registration fee of $40 for families with one dancer, $65 for two dancers, and an additional $15 for each third and fourth dancer.
Tuition is based on a 34-class dance year and is billed in 10 monthly installments, with one payment due at registration and remaining payments billed monthly from September through May.
Tuition is calculated by the total number of class hours enrolled per week for all children in a family.
Parents are not included in family hours but receive 25% off tuition for any classes in which they enroll. Parents may also purchase a Class Card for 10 hours of dance for $150.
Delaware Dance Company understands that financial circumstances vary. Financial Assistance is available for families with demonstrated need, and families are encouraged to contact the office with questions or concerns.