SEND & VI Dance for Juniors
A mixture of seated and standing routines.
This dance course is designed for participants with visual impairments/SEND. Classes are signposted with verbal guidance and clear descriptions of dance moves. Instructions and speech are clear to enable participation and the scope to develop and build fitness. Introductions help to inform participants of what is coming next in the absence of visual cues and dance skills are explained. Guidance is also given on surroundings and safe practice. This will encourage participants to be active in their discovery of dance. Benefits include improved posture, confidence, fitness, range of mobility, toning and learning new dance skills.
**Options to dance at low impact or high impact*
Course Curriculum
Course Instructors
Vicky
Vicky has been dancing as long as she can remember! She has a BA (Hons) Dance Degree from the University of Chichester and a MA module in Dance Writing & Criticism. She is also a qualified Para Dance UK Inclusive Dance Teacher. For the past decade, she has been working specifically with young people with additional needs. She absolutely loves working with young people, as they continue to inspire and teach her. They always "bring bags of enthusiasm and energy to dance class". Vicky works with children with a range of needs including PMLD and has experience running wheelchair dance classes. She wholeheartedly believes in a neurodiverse society and the power of community. Vicky leads for Synergy both online and in our SEND schools - she brings sunshine and joy to the children she teaches.
