DONATE BUY TICKETS Home PERFORMANCES COMPANY SUPPORT SCHOOL COMMUNITY BLOG PATRON HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY ADAPTIVE DANCE FOR DOWN SYNDROME The School of Ballet Arizona is proud to offer a program based on the successful Adaptive Dance Program of Boston Ballet for children ages 5 – 18. The Adaptive Dance Program at Ballet Arizona is designed to create a class environment that is sensitive to the needs of students with Down syndrome while nurturing their self-expression and developing their movement, social, and rhythmic skills. Please call or email The School of Ballet Arizona for more information at 602.381.0188 or school@balletaz.org. AD Foundations 1 (45 min) All classes take place on Saturdays at Ballet Arizona (in-person) Session runs Saturdays from 9/11/21 – 11/20/21 (No class on 10/16 for Fall Break) Class time: 9:00-9:45 am Instructor: Michelle Reissig Focuses on the basics of controlled and coordinated movement – developing balance, coordination, stamina, and focus. A caregiver must be present and attend each class with their student. Class focus is on skill-building and stamina. Tuition: $115.00 AD Foundations 2 (45 min) All classes take place on Saturdays at Ballet Arizona (in-person) Session runs Saturdays from 9/11/21 – 11/20/21 (No class on 10/16 for Fall Break) Class time: 10:00-10:45 am Instructor: Michelle Reissig Builds on the concepts taught in Foundation 1 and incorporates more complex sequencing, longer dance periods, more traditional classical movements, and requires a higher amount of self-control. Caregiver attendance is to be determined at the discretion of the instructor. Class focus is on skill-building, technique mastery, and stamina. Tuition: $115.00 Adaptive Classical (45 min) All classes take place on Saturdays at Ballet Arizona (in-person) Session runs Saturdays from 9/11/21 – 11/20/21 (No class on 10/16 for Fall Break) Instructor: Michelle Reissig Incorporates a more traditional classical ballet class progression with dancers beginning at the barre and transitioning to dancing in the center. Students are expected to be able to self-manage, take verbal directions, apply corrections, and exhibit respect for the classroom, the instructor, other students, and the work. Caregiver attendance is to be determined at the discretion of the instructor. This class is invitation-only at the discretion of the instructor. Class focus is on skill-building, technique mastery, performance-quality work, and stamina. Sponsors BUY TICKETS Discover School Year / Año Escolar How to Register / Cómo Registrarse Faculty and Staff Open & Special Classes About The School of Ballet Arizona 2835 E. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 Main: 602-381-0184 Box Office: 602-381-1096 School: 602-381-0188 About Mission Board of Directors Staff Employment & Auditions Contact Privacy Policy Multi-Media Center Photo Gallery Video Gallery News & Press Releases Receive our latest offers © 2021 Ballet Arizona. All rights reserved.