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ParaStars Dance™ Training: Children and Teens

This course will equip your staff with the skills to lead inclusive ParaStars Dance™ classes.

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Course Overview

This course will equip your staff with the skills to lead ParaStars Dance™ classes, providing an engaging and inclusive seated dance experience for children and teens with disabilities, visual impairments, long-term health conditions (LTHC), limited mobility, or special educational needs.

Designed for both dance instructors looking to develop expertise in adaptive movement and professionals in SEND settings, this training enables organisations to enhance their provision for inclusive physical activity.

Included in this Course

By studying this course, your employees will:

  • Develop an understanding of disabilities, special educational needs, and inclusive practice in seated dance instruction.
  • Learn inclusive communication techniques, including the use of Makaton signs and symbols.
  • Gain the skills to plan and deliver seated dance classes, incorporating adaptive movement strategies.
  • Explore creative choreography ideas and mindfulness activities to enhance engagement.
  • Create a safe and inclusive environment that supports confidence and participation.

Course Content

Explore the Modules in this Qualification

  • Introduction

    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.

  • Part 1: Knowledge

    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.

  • Part 2: Course-Specific Knowledge

    Focuses on specialised areas such as SEND, behaviour, mental health, and practical resources like legislation and mobility aids, tailored to seated dance instruction.

  • Part 3: Dance Teaching

    Details the methodologies for inclusive dance instruction, including choreography ideas, seated dance games, Makaton use, and class planning for progression.

  • Part 4: Practice

    Provides practical application opportunities through example classes, portfolio work, and professional guidelines to prepare for real-world teaching scenarios.

Is this course right for your business?

This course is ideal for organisations looking to expand their provision of inclusive dance for children and teens of all abilities. Whether your team consists of dance instructors aiming to develop adaptive movement skills or professionals working in SEND settings looking to introduce seated dance, this training provides staff with the necessary skills to lead ParaStars Dance™ classes with confidence.

This course is designed to upskill professionals in seated dance instruction, enabling organisations to provide accessible movement sessions for children and young people. It is particularly suited to:

  • Dance Instructors & Movement Specialists
    Expand skills in adaptive choreography for seated dance.
  • SEND Educators & Support Staff
    Introduce structured seated dance sessions within education and support environments.
  • Leisure & Community Centre Staff
    Increase accessibility by offering inclusive movement-based activities.
  • Healthcare & Therapy Professionals
    Support mobility development and engagement through seated dance instruction.

In Association with:

Synergy Dance®

Synergy Dance® serves children and adults of all abilities and ages. This covers those with special needs and the disability community. We include the visually impaired and blind, those with autism and the deaf community. Our outreach programme was set up to create a positive change. We remove barriers for young people who experience marginalisation or disadvantages

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