Sunshine Stars
Every child is a ray of sunshine in their own unique beautiful way!
Does your child with special needs love music and movement?! New Steps Dance & Fitness Center provides a class called Sunshine Stars specifically tailored for students ages 4-13 with Down Syndrome, Autism and other developmental disabilities.
Sunshine Stars is a great way for children to get involved in an extracurricular activity while improving motor skills, confidence, and socialization. Dance can be a unique and effective way to reach students with special needs because it is nonverbal. Through simple patterns, sequencing, and repetition, students will learn the basics of movement, rhythm, and dance. Some creative movement, storytelling, and hands on sensory activities are incorporated into class too. Dance can foster personal growth, confidence, and joy in a safe and positive environment. Our inclusive approach ensures everyone, regardless of their ability level, can participate in and benefit from dance. If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to reach out! We look forward to dancing with you!
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Please fill out the intake form below to begin the registration process for your child into our Sunshine Stars class.
Please email the studio with any questions or for any more information about our Sunshine Stars class
A Message from Miss Janelle...
Dance for me growing up was my life. It still is. With dance I'm able to escape all the stresses of life. I believe all children should have the opportunity to be able to participate in a dance class. A dance class that is specifically designed and tailored to fit their needs so they too can move, and have a sense of release with the craziness of every day life. With dance there is no right or wrong. It's movement for the creative mind to let loose and let the body speak with out words. Sunshine Stars is made possible with the expertise and talent from Miss Meghan, our Sunshine Star Director along with the support from volunteers and New Steps faculty who have experience working with children with special needs.
Please watch a video from CT STYLE on News Channel 8 from 2018 highlighting some of the program's attributes.