American DanceWheels Foundation’s Better Together assembly uses disability awareness and the beauty of dance to promote understanding, kindness, and respect for people of all abilities.
American DanceWheels Foundation’s Better Together assembly uses disability awareness and the beauty of dance to promote understanding, kindness, and respect for people of all abilities.
The Show
Meet the Performers: Students will be introduced to talented dance performers who will share their personal journeys of challenge and triumph.
Wheelchair Ballroom and Latin Dance Performance: Students will watch wheelchair dance performances by dance couples made up of one seated and one standing partner who defy expectations while celebrating the beauty of diverse abilities.
Interactive Q&A: Students will have an opportunity to make their voices heard during a question-and-answer segment, engaging directly with the performers and allowing for a deeper connection and understanding.
Mini-Dance Lesson (when wheelchair available and class size permits): Participants will be invited to join a mini-dance lesson and experience the joy of movement from both seated and standing perspectives. This interactive dance lesson will help students understand how people can work together to create something beautiful and fun, if they are given the opportunity and tools to participate and learn.
Better Together is not just a performance—it’s an opportunity for students to see beyond physical differences and appreciate the shared human spirit through dance. Book this transformative assembly to foster character development and cultivate a culture of inclusivity within your school.
American DanceWheels – Better Together Setup
It is CRITICAL to provide a parking space for loading/unloading and ensure your show begins on time!
Audience: Grades 3-12 Capacity: 600 in-person Presentation Time: 45 to 80 minutes Prefer split younger/older but not required
Set-Up Time: 60 minutes Take-Down Time: 30 minutes or less
Presentation Area: Gym or auditorium. Please make sure there is easy access for students to get to the performance area for interactive segments. The building must be wheelchair accessible to accommodate our presenters, including accessible restrooms, ramps for getting in and out of the building and onto the stage if applicable.
Arrival: Please provide assistance with the microphone and sound equipment.
Assembly Requirements: One (1) microphone, speakers, and an auxiliary cable. Please break up two or more assemblies by grade level: ex: 3-4, 5-6, etc. Dancers and size of team will vary depending on location, two dancers minimum.
BETTER TOGETHER The Show
Meet the Performers: Students will be introduced to talented dance performers who will share their personal journeys of challenge and triumph.
Wheelchair Ballroom and Latin Dance Performance: Students will watch wheelchair dance performances by dance couples made up of one seated and one standing partner who defy expectations while celebrating the beauty of diverse abilities.
Interactive Q&A: Students will have an opportunity to make their voices heard during a question-and-answer segment, engaging directly with the performers and allowing for a deeper connection and understanding.
Mini-Dance Lesson (when wheelchair available and class size permits): Participants will be invited to join a mini-dance lesson and experience the joy of movement from both seated and standing perspectives. This interactive dance lesson will help students understand how people can work together to create something beautiful and fun, if they are given the opportunity and tools to participate and learn.
Better Together is not just a performance—it’s an opportunity for students to see beyond physical differences and appreciate the shared human spirit through dance. Book this transformative assembly to foster character development and cultivate a culture of inclusivity within your school. Dancers and size of team will vary depending on location. Two dancers minimum.
“American DanceWheels beautifully exhibits with every performance the unlimited possibilities of dance expression and reaffirms that through imagination, creativity, and the love for the art of dance, the human spirit can soar regardless of physical challenges. – Mary Previte, Member of the General Assembly
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