Program Details

Max # of Students

20 per class

Duration

32-weekly school year classes/custom schedules available

Space Requirements

Multi purpose room or auditorium

Tech Requirements

none

Available Dates

all

Fee(s)

Our programs and fees are customized to meet the needs of the individual class.

Special Considerations

Our special needs youth dance curriculum is for classes with a variety of disability populations. For complete lesson plans for K-5 with state standards, please contact us directly.


Scheduling

Contact Name

Zina Bethune
Executive Director

Address

3342 Barham Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90068

Phone

(323) 874-0481

Fax

(323) 851 2078

Email

zina@bethunedance.org

Website

www.bethunedance.org


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6 min. classes & performances w/interviews

backgroundStandards & Learning
Bethune Theatredanse is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization whose dance outreach program, “Infinite Dreams” utilizes art to transcend the perceived limitations of disabled children and youth. Bethune Theatredanse has a 25-year un-interrupted history and expertise in providing a professional-led, classroom-based, performing arts instructional program in ‘theatredanse’ for special needs students.

Program

Bethune Theatredanse’s “Infinite Dreams” dance outreach program is a professional-led, classroom-based, performing arts program for special needs students. The program is a 32-week, 26-hour dance curriculum in a workshop format. The "Infinite Dreams" program improves such skills as comprehension, memorization and teamwork. “Infinite Dreams” graduates report improved levels of self esteem, self expression and confidence; school attendance and academic performance; family functioning and communication; and improved access to and utilization of support services in the community. The curriculum addresses each special education student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) in consultation with parents, and when appropriate with each student. Example Activity: Dance of Shapes - an imagination-based warm-up, multi-level exercise within a lesson that is based on students’ interpretation of shapes through creative movement. See grade 4 standards for activity below.
See how this program meets the Content Standards for California Public Schools