Contact:

Berklee College of Music

Contact Name: Rhoda Bernard

Phone: 617-747-2760

rbernard@berklee.edu

https://berklee.edu/BIAESN

Step by Step teaches the basics of dance while incorporating social skills and the use of imagination and personal expression. Children with Down Syndrome ages 8-14* dance to live music in a relaxed, fun environment and receive personalized attention from specially trained faculty. Parents or caretakers may stay during class time. No previous dance experience is necessary.

Saturdays, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
March 25 – May 6 (7 sessions total)
Tuition: $120 per student for six sessions—the first session is free so that you can determine if this is the right fit for your child

For info on our spring session for children with Autism, click here

Requirements

Students must be able to participate effectively in lessons or classes and maintain an environment that is safe for themselves and others.

*If your child is not in the age range but you feel Step by Step is the right fit, please contact Kimberly Haack for approval before registering.

What Step by Step! Provides

Dance skills:

• Posture
• Coordination
• Spatial awareness
• Sequences and patterns
• Musicality and rhythm
• Music appreciation
• Live music

Life skills:

• Social interaction (listening, following directions, eye contact, taking turns, team work)
• Verbal skills
• Use of imagination and personal expression

Director: Kimberly Haack
Instructors: Maggy Gorrill & Gianni Di Marco

For questions, please contact Kim Haack at khaack@bostonconservatory.edu