ParaStars Dance™ Training: Children and Teens
Gain the skills to lead inclusive ParaStars Dance™ classes for children and teens of all abilities.
Gain the skills to lead inclusive ParaStars Dance™ classes for children and teens of all abilities.
This course will prepare learners to confidently lead ParaStars Dance™ classes that inspire, challenge, and bring joy to children and teens of all abilities. Whether you’re a dance teacher looking to expand your skillset or a professional working in special educational needs settings, this programme will provide you with the tools to make dance accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
By studying this course, you will:
The programme is primarily designed for two main groups: dance teachers looking to expand their skill set into inclusive dance, and professionals who work in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) settings who want to offer seated dance classes. The end beneficiaries are children and teens with disabilities, visual impairments, long-term health conditions (LTHC), limited mobility, or special educational needs.
This section provides an overview of the ParaStars Dance™ Training Programme, outlining its purpose, structure, and key areas of focus, ensuring a strong foundation for learning.
Covers the essential understanding of disabilities, cultural considerations, communication strategies, and the principles of inclusion to provide a broad context for working with diverse groups.
Focuses on specialised areas such as SEND, behaviour, mental health, and practical resources like legislation and mobility aids, tailored to seated dance instruction.
Details the methodologies for inclusive dance instruction, including choreography ideas, seated dance games, Makaton use, and class planning for progression.
Provides practical application opportunities through example classes, portfolio work, and professional guidelines to prepare for real-world teaching scenarios.
This course will prepare learners to confidently lead ParaStars Dance™ classes that inspire, challenge, and bring joy to children and teens of all abilities. Whether you’re a dance teacher looking to expand your skillset or a professional working in special educational needs settings, this programme will provide you with the tools to make dance accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
By studying this course, you will:
The programme is primarily designed for two main groups: dance teachers looking to expand their skill set into inclusive dance, and professionals who work in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) settings who want to offer seated dance classes. The end beneficiaries are children and teens with disabilities, visual impairments, long-term health conditions (LTHC), limited mobility, or special educational needs.
This section provides an overview of the ParaStars Dance™ Training Programme, outlining its purpose, structure, and key areas of focus, ensuring a strong foundation for learning.
Covers the essential understanding of disabilities, cultural considerations, communication strategies, and the principles of inclusion to provide a broad context for working with diverse groups.
Focuses on specialised areas such as SEND, behaviour, mental health, and practical resources like legislation and mobility aids, tailored to seated dance instruction.
Details the methodologies for inclusive dance instruction, including choreography ideas, seated dance games, Makaton use, and class planning for progression.
Provides practical application opportunities through example classes, portfolio work, and professional guidelines to prepare for real-world teaching scenarios.
Learn practical techniques to make dance accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for every participant.
Learn to make dance accessible for adults with SEND while enhancing wellbeing and confidence.
Gain the skills to deliver inclusive physical activity sessions for adults with disabilities.
Gain the skills to create inclusive physical activity opportunities for children and teens with SEND.
Learn practical techniques to make dance accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for every participant.
Learn to make dance accessible for adults with SEND while enhancing wellbeing and confidence.
Gain the skills to deliver inclusive physical activity sessions for adults with disabilities.
Gain the skills to create inclusive physical activity opportunities for children and teens with SEND.
