02 March 2002
In 2002 Boston Ballet, in a joint venture with Children’s Hospital, Boston’s Department of Physical Therapy established Adaptive Dance, a program specifically designed for students with Downs Syndrome. It was a first-of-its-kind program designed to foster a love of dance and creative expression and has been featured in many publications, including a 2009 People Magazine article, entitled “A Chance to Dance.” Since its launch the program has expanded to include students on the Autism Spectrum.
Boston Ballet Adaptive Dance Class, circa 2013
Photograph by Ernesto Galan
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