relaxed dance class | SEND | lgbt friendly | neuroaffirming | regulation

What happens in class?

When you arrive...

you will see a tray of multicoloured rice, and some cups. Kids can jump in and make a mess, pouring and scrunching. They are welcome to stay there all session if they like to.

Part 1 : Sync-up

We get synced up, stepping our feet to a precise but simple beat, and maybe we'll add in a little bit of balance and body-control challenges to activate our core-strength!

Wildness rating: mild wild

Part 2 : Express

Now we'll let our bodies move a bit more loosely, maybe using bigger movements and some funky (but still relaxed) music to express big sensations.

Wildness rating : fully wild

Part 3 : Cool down

Then finally, we'll let the music slow our bodies down again, using simple group activities that practice co-operation and focus. We finish with some cosy relaxing activities.
Wildness rating : fully domesticated

Extra info...

Body boundaries - we'll talk about what to do when someone crosses our body boundary without permission, or what to do when we cross someone else's. A really tricky skill!

Every activity is offered to each child as an invitation for them to join in, with zero pressure. They are very welcome to decide how much they want to join in. The class is designed to be suitable to children with a pervasive need for autonomy (PDA).

The class is designed to accommodate children who are easily over-stimulated by visuals and/or sound and noise, and/or children who seek out proprioceptive input (those of our kids who love crashing their bodies). Using regular rhythm and activating their deepest muscles, we can get them that lovely feeling of exertion that is so satisfying to our muscles.