Now, here’s something to DREAM about! GMA spotlighted @DancingDreams in celebration of Disability Pride! ICYMI - Watch here: https://lnkd.in/epQHCQ7v #DancingDreams #AdaptiveDance #ChildrensCharity #Disability #DisabilityPride #Autism #CerebralPalsey #MuscularDystrophy
About us
Dancing Dreams started with a dream. The dream of little girls to put on a tutu and glitter—and dance just like other girls their age. They had physical and medical challenges that prevented them from joining classes in their community. Joann Ferrara, a pediatric physical therapist, was inspired to make every child’s dream to dance come true. One day a little girl with cerebral palsy in a tiara and tutu said simply, “I wish I could be a dancer but nobody wants me.” From that day forward, Dancing Dreams was born. It has grown from five girls to more than 125 girls and boys with medical and physical challenges fulfill their dreams to dance. Girls and boys feel safe, accepted and loved exactly as they are. They participate in adapted dance classes to the best of their own ability. Teens learn leadership skills as dance "Helpers”; and the whole community helps build awareness for tolerance for those with physical challenges. Their dreams come true every May at a no-fee, Annual Performance, with elaborate sets, countless costumes, and family and friends to celebrate their success. Dancing Dreams is a 501(c)3 non profit organization.
- Website
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http://dancingdreams.org
External link for DANCING DREAMS
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- BAYSIDE, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2008
Locations
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Primary
Bay Terrace Shopping Center 211-47 26th Avenue
BAYSIDE, New York 11360, US
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Cristo Rey New York High School
112 E 106th Street
New York, NY 10029, US
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4 Fern Place
ACDS
Plainview, New York 11803, US
Employees at DANCING DREAMS
Updates
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Sunday, May 19, 2024, 2 pm Queens College Colden Auditorium Dancing Dreams Annual Performance. Celebrate our success and SMILE! Admission: free. www.dancingdreams.org #AdaptiveDance #DanceClass #ChildrensCharity #Charity
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We are 12 days away from our Annual Performance! Join us on Sunday, May 19th, 2024 at 2PM at Queens College with all of your friends and family. http://DancingDreams.org #AdaptiveProgram #AdaptiveDance #DanceProgram #LeadershipProgram #Volunteer #ResilientKids
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What a great idea! Spread the word. It’s the little things that make all the difference in the world. #CrazySocks #DancingDreams #LighthouseGuild https://lnkd.in/dmk48RHV
John’s Crazy Socks Introduces the World’s First Pair of Tactile Braill - John's Crazy Socks
johnscrazysocks.com
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It is just 30 days until the @DancingDreams “Dancing Back in Time” Annual Performance! This year’s extravaganza is Sunday, May 19th at 2PM in the Colden Auditorium at Queens College. If you want to be inspired and smile all day, please join us. Bring your friends and family to see these wonderful dancers perform. Admission is free. See more at dancingdreams.org. #DancingDreams #childrenscharity #charity #DreamsComeTrue #disability #disabilities
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Dancing Dreams celebrates Autism Awareness Month. Autism is among the medical challenges some of our dancers have. Learn more about the autism experience, symptoms and diagnosis here https://lnkd.in/dj_yqsuz #AutismAwarenessMonth #AutismSociety #AdaptiveDance #AdaptiveDanceProgram
Autism Acceptance Month | Autism Society %
https://autismsociety.org
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Save the Date! May19, 2024, 2:00 pm Queens College Colden Auditorium An eagerly anticipated celebration of achievement for our incredible dancers! This year's theme - Dancing Back in time - brings back Elvis and so many more. Be inspired and share the joy. Admission is free. #charity #dancingprogram #AdaptiveDance #PhysicallyChallengedDance #MedicallyChallenged #TeenLeadership
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