Dance
Adaptive Dance/Movement – JCSD Parks and Recreation
Eastvale Community Center -13820 Schleisman Road, Eastvale, CA
https://parksreg.jcsd.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/
Adaptive dance/movement 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 5-12 years old.
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
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! 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: 18+.
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
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 old.
Count Me in-Dance for Fun
Hemet United Methodist Church: 530 S. Buena Vista, Hemet, CA
Contact: Jodi (951) 305-0292
https://count-me-in.net/
Social activity for youth and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Saturdays: 3:00PM – 5:00 PM
Down For Dance
(949) 478-3224
https://www.downfordance.org/
Online and in-person programs include art exploration, ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz Contemporary, musical theater, tap and Zumba. Open to students with a 1:1 aide. Hart Academy of Dance, La Habra; Substance Fitness, Los Alamitos; Atomic Ballroom, Irvine. Ages: 7 and older.
Empowering Pathways 365 (EP365)
(909) 365-2629
https://empoweringpathways365.org/
Runs inclusive sports and fitness programs (baseball, basketball, dance, cheer, fitness, flag football, soccer, and track) for individuals with developmental disabilities; ages 5 to 35. Select programs available in Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Riverside, Fontana, San Bernardino, Hesperia, Victorville and Palm Desert. Morning, afternoon, and weekend options available. Vendor with the Inland Regional Center, vendor# PJ6180, service #008.
FitAble – Dance Classes
(626) 485-4631
https://www.fitable.org/
At Fitable, we provide adaptive group classes that combine fitness, art, dance, and social engagement in a fun and supportive environment. Programs are designed to encourage movement, creativity, confidence, and meaningful connections while creating opportunities for everyone to thrive. All ages, all abilities, all welcome. Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Jazz. Fridays; 5:30 PM. Adage Dance Center (Pomona, CA).
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. Goal is to provide a safe, comfortable environment for our students to express themselves creatively. Offers dance, musical theater and tumbling classes. All 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
Offers 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. Classes meet twice a week.
Straight UP Abilities
(213) 559-7178
https://www.straightupabilities.com/
Straight UP Abilities offers professional performance art training to students of all abilities. In-person and online programs. Anaheim. All ages. Open to a 1:1 aide.
To The Pointe Enabled Program
14058 Euclid Ave., Bldg. A, Chino, CA
(909) 628-4242
https://www.tothepointedanceproductions.com/
Offers dance classes for children and adults ages five and older with developmental or physical disabilities.
Rock’n Our Disabilities Foundation
13558 Palm St., Hesperia, CA
(760) 998-2241
https://rocknourdisabilitiesfoundation.org
Offers dance class every week. Also offers a weekly dance class for ages 1-8 years old. Check their website for registration and schedule.
Valverde School of Performing Arts
8217 Rochester Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA
(909) 987-2789
http://www.vspa.net/
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.
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