KDO IMAGINE Project

ABOUT KDO

Kids Dance Outreach (KDO) was founded in 2012 by former Boston Ballet dancer Michael J. Johnson, and has become one of Indianapolis leading arts organizations serving children, building on exceptional teaching expertise, use of live music, and a laser focus on dance outreach. KDO uses dance and music to instill in students a love of the arts, a passion for learning, and a desire to strive for their personal best.

At the root of KDO’s methodology is the belief that the arts have a unique power to engage all children regardless of background, ability, or socio-economic status and motivate them toward excellence. KDO’s exuberant, participatory, and intellectually engaging programs enrich the lives of over 2,000 Indianapolis children every year.

The KDO IMAGINE Project

The KDO IMAGINE Project was inspired by our successful Adaptive Dance program for children with Down syndrome. KDO has partnered with various local physical therapists and the National Dance Institute of New York to create a workshop that offers children of all abilities the chance to move… to dance… and to go beyond what they believe possible.

Utilizing KDO’s unique pedagogy and the expertise of a KDO teaching artist team, this class series workshop hones the abilities of learners with special needs through dance, live music, and performance. In this program, children with disabilities are paired with typically developing peers to maximize participation. Dancers work together under the guidance of KDO teaching artists, and physical therapists to master choreography and gain partnership and performance skills, working toward functional goals within a joyful, rigorous, and supportive group dynamic. The workshop culminates in an informal performance celebrating the children’s achievements.

Children Ages 7-13

Location: TBD

Dates: TBD

Fees: Non-refundable $25 Registration Fee. (No additional cost at this time)

IMAGINE Project Inquiry

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