In this Acting Adventures class, special needs children will participate in a multitude of activities:
- Acting
- singing
- dancing
- creative movement
- tumbling
- puppetry
- improv
- more
Children will have the opportunity to discover the Arts and their creativity within. Acting Adventures is great for building self esteem and confidence and enhancing social, communication, and problem solving skills.
Children with Autism spectrum disorders and children with cognitive and or physical disabilities are welcome to participate. A parent or PCA must remain on premise during class. Activities are adapted for each and every child so they will experience fun and success in their class. Social stories and visual cues help children improve their understanding and communication skills. This is not a music therapy class, but rather an exploration of the Arts in a fun welcoming atmosphere with peers.
Age appropriate music is used in all classes including selections from Disney, Broadway Musicals, classical, special children's music and more.
All children receive a folder with a calendar of activities at their first class showing what will be covered during the session. Children may be asked periodically to work at home on memorization of lines, building a short story or telling a joke.
All children will need a pair of jazz shoes with gripper bottoms to prevent them from slipping and sliding, which may be purchased at COK Art Center or elsewhere. Children should be dressed in something comfortable to move in such as a leotard with tights or sweatpants and a T-shirt.
Children receive the optional opportunity to perform in community events and the year end show.
Target Age Range: Ages 6 and up
Cost per Child/Student: $215/11 week sessions
Sibling Policy: Non-enrolled siblings should remain in the lobby with their parents. River Ridge Arts Center asks that noise be kept to a minimum so as not to disturb other tenants.
Parent/Guardian/Educator Policy: There are two comfortable lobbies available in River Ridge Art Center where parents are welcome to wait while their children attend class. Both lobbies offer free Wi-Fi, tables and comfortable chairs. For your convenience there is a coatroom in the main floor lobby area.
Phone: 952-736-3644
Email: info [dot] companyofkids [at] yahoo [dot] com
Contact Person: Bonnie Kaye, Artistic Director
See also: Homeschool Acting Adventures
