Dance
City of Riverside- Adult Adaptive Dance Class
Nichols Park/Joyce Jackson Community Center: 5505 Dewey Ave., Riverside, CA
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/riversideprcsd/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_category_ids=48&viewMode=list
September, October, November, and December 2025
Join us for a fun and inclusive All-Abilities Dance Class designed to bring the joy of movement to everyone, regardless of age, skill level, or physical ability! This welcoming space encourages creativity, self-expression, and connection through music and dance. Our experienced instructors tailor activities to suit individual needs, offering modifications and support to ensure every participant can fully enjoy the class. Whether you’re looking to learn new moves, boost your confidence, or just have a great time, this class celebrates diversity and the power of dance to unite and inspire. No prior dance experience is needed—just bring your energy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to move to the beat! Ages: 17+.
City of Riverside-Youth Adaptive Dance Class-Inclusive Motion
Nichols Park/Joyce Jackson Community Center: 5505 Dewey Ave., Riverside, CA
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/riversideprcsd/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_category_ids=48&viewMode=list
September, October, November and December 2025
Inclusive Motion is a fun and inclusive movement experience designed for children and teens of all abilities. This class encourages self-expression, confidence and creativity through dance while accommodating various mobility and learning levels. Dancers will explore rhythm, coordination and basic choreography in a supportive and welcoming environment. Ages: 5-17 years.
Down For Dance
https://www.downfordance.org/
(949) 478-3224
Online and in-person programs include Art Explorations, Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Musical Theater. Open to students with a 1:1 aide. Hart Academy of Dance -La Habra; Substance Fitness -Los Alamitos; Atomic Ballroom -Irvine; Dance Studio of Orange County – Huntington Beach. Ages: 7 and older.
Fitable-Dance Daptive Program
https://www.iamfitable.com/
2805 Metropolitan Place, Pomona, CA
(626) 485-4631
Adage Dance Company is hosting a weekly dance class on Saturdays. Two inclusive dance classes open to all with special needs; one for children ages 6-12 and another one for 13+ every Friday. Dance-Daptive program is currently a weekly 45 minute dance class, instructed by competitive dancer: Sophia Urbina, and aided by our clinicians. The program so far has included movements and styles that are common to competitive and recreational dance, with a mix of fun and exciting music, and a little bounce around flare.
Adaptive Dance-JCSD Parks and Recreation
https://parksreg.jcsd.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/
Eastvale Community Center
13820 Schleisman Road, Eastvale, CA
Adaptive dance class provides a safe and supportive environment for participants to interact socially. The use of fun music and simple dance movements can help with self-regulation, emotional well-being, and promote flexibility, strength, and motor skills. Ages 16 years and older.
No Limits Creative Arts
Cypress, Los Alamitos, Orange, and Yorba Linda
www.nolimitscreativearts.com/
Program designed to bring the arts to kids with special needs. Arts for all children is a special gift that allows them to be creative and have a voice all their own. Their goal is to provide a safe, comfortable environment for our students to express themselves creatively. Offers Dance, Musical Theater and Tumbling classes in our program. All of our classes are structured and provide a fun and safe environment for our students.
Ovation
60 E. Ninth Street, Upland, CA
(909) 985-1858
http://ovationperformingarts.com
We provide a quality performing arts education that is accessible to children and teens of all demographics, all levels of ability, from the professional child actor to the extremely shy teenager that just wants to try something new.
Straight UP Abilities
https://www.straightupabilities.com/
(213) 559-7178
Straight UP Abilities offers “professional performance art training to students of all abilities.” In-person and online programs. Dates and times: Ongoing. Anaheim. All ages. Open to a 1:1 aide.
To The Pointe Dance Productions
14058 Euclid Ave., Bldg. A, Chino, CA
(909) 628-4242
www.tothepointedanceproductions.com/special-needs/
Serving children and adults ages three and older with developmental or physical disabilities. All of our Buddies perform at our annual Christmas and Spring dance concerts. Additional performance opportunities throughout the year. Positive, welcoming and encouraging for parents. All abilities welcome! Classes include:
– LITTLE BUDDIES: Designed for kids ages 3-6 years who are looking to develop motor skills, listening skills, and receive the developmental benefits that dance and music can provide.
– BALLET BUDDIES & JAZZ BUDDIES: Designed for the child who may require one on one attention. Each child is buddied up with an intermediate/advanced dancer from our studio so he or she feels comfortable and confident both in the classroom and on stage.
– WE ARE BUDDIES: Designed for teens and young adults who do not require 1 to 1 assistance but will benefit from an adapted dance curriculum to allow them to thrive and become confident dancers and performers.
– SHINING STARS: A fun and challenging dance class and workout. Season performance opportunities at their annual dance concerts.
Valverde School of Performing Arts
8217 Rochester Ave. Rancho Cucamonga, CA
(909) 987-2789
http://www.vspa.net/
VSPA was established in 2005 with the goal of creating a place where students and their families can learn about the performing arts. Very open to providing performing arts opportunities to all ages and backgrounds and has experience with students with Autism. Offers many classes in Dance, Music and Theatre. DANCE classes: Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Breaking, Contemporary, Modern, Pointe, Tumbling, Mommy & Me, Dance Improv. MUSIC: Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Drums, Voice, Guitar, Choir, Rock School. THEATER: Musical Theater, Drama, Improvisation, Broadway Musicals, Dance, Dramas, Film & Video. VSPA produces an Annual Showcase each summer, a spring play or musical, Spring & Fall Music recitals, and a Fall Dance Drama. In addition to these large productions, VSPA has affiliated non-profit performing troupes Expressions, Encore, Entourage, Improv Troupe & Rock School.
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