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SUMMARY:DanceAbility Professional Learning Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Inclusive Dance Teaching with DanceAbility\n\nOrganized by Art Spark Texas (Art Spark Dance)\nSpecial thanks to Rosedale Foundation for making this professional learning opportunity possible\nSaturday\, February 28\, 2026\n4:00–6:00 PM\n**Rosedale School (Austin\, TX)\n\nWhat is DanceAbility?\nAs dance educators\, we believe integrated dance can reduce isolation and support self-expression and personal growth for people of all abilities. DanceAbility is an improvisation-based method that supports artistic exploration between people with and without disabilities. Through dance and movement\, people from diverse backgrounds practice the art of being together—building connection and strengthening more inclusive communities.\nDanceAbility cultivates common ground for creative expression with equal agency and representation. Movement material is drawn from the group present in the room\, so no one is isolated or singled out. The method supports self-empowerment by offering ways for each person to participate fully and make creative choices—while also respecting personal limits.\n\nCore principles you’ll learn\nSensation • Relationship • Time • Design\n(often described as self\, others\, and community in motion)\nWhat you’ll leave with\n\n\nPractical\, adaptable DanceAbility exercises you can use right away\n\n\nTools for inclusive improvisation\, partnering\, and facilitation\n\n\nStrategies that support participation for people of all abilities\n\n\nWho should attend\nDance educators • teaching artists • classroom teachers • therapists • movement facilitators • anyone curious about inclusive dance practice\n\nRegister here: https://forms.gle/oB9q7eG6g446B8gh7\nQuestions / Access requests: dance@artsparktx.org
URL:https://www.artsparkdance.org/event/danceability-professional-learning-opportunity/
LOCATION:Rosedale School\, 7505 Silvercrest Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In-Person Classes
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SUMMARY:Elements
DESCRIPTION:Elements is an all-abilities dance class that takes place on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 2-4 pm. \n\nElements dance class is open to everyone\, with or without disabilities\, to explore and develop their own movement style. Led by professional dance educators\, the class offers a welcoming and supportive environment where you can discover the joy of dance.\n\nIn this class\, we will be studying dance improvisation— a structured form of movement that is less technically rigid. Improvisation allows dancers to explore and create in the moment. Movement material will be developed through creative explorations\, including body mapping using levels\, shapes\, and dynamic frameworks and our everyday life topics.\n\nThe goal is to empower you to find your own language of movement\, embracing your individuality and creativity. Whether you’re new to dance or have years of experience\, everyone is welcome\, and no prior knowledge or experience is needed. Join us to move\, connect\, and enjoy dance in a space where all are valued.\n\nThe class fee is sliding $5-20 but no one is turned away because of lack of funds. No registration needed.
URL:https://www.artsparkdance.org/event/elements-6/
LOCATION:Rosedale School\, 7505 Silvercrest Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Dance,In-Person Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Tree Tales
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Tree Tales! \nRosedale School students present Tree Tales\, a dance theater performance celebrating our native trees. Experience their storytelling through movement at the Playground of Possibilities event at Rosedale School on May 3rd at noon. This event is free and open to all from 12-2pm with a performance start time of 12:20pm. \nTree Tales performance by Rosedale students directed by Art Spark Texas artist teachers Veronica DeWitt and Toni Bravo. \n  \nThis performance is supported by Texas Commission for the Arts and our classes are sponsored by the Rosedale Foundation. 
URL:https://www.artsparkdance.org/event/tree-tales/
LOCATION:Rosedale School\, 7505 Silvercrest Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Performance
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SUMMARY:Elements - CANCELLED THIS MONTH
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Elements Dance Class at Rosedale School is cancelled! \nWe will resume our regularly scheduled programming in May. \n\nElements is once a month dance class on the fourth Saturday of the month from 2-4 pm. It is open to everyone\, with or without disabilities\, to explore and develop their own movement style. Led by professional dance educators\, the class offers a welcoming and supportive environment where you can discover the joy of dance.\n\nIn this class\, we will be studying dance improvisation— a structured form of movement that is less technically rigid. Improvisation allows dancers to explore and create in the moment. Movement material will be developed through creative explorations\, including body mapping using levels\, shapes\, and dynamic frameworks and our everyday life topics.\n\nThe goal is to empower you to find your own language of movement\, embracing your individuality and creativity. Whether you’re new to dance or have years of experience\, everyone is welcome\, and no prior knowledge or experience is needed. Join us to move\, connect\, and enjoy dance in a space where all are valued.\nThe class fee is sliding $5-20 but no one is turned away because of lack of funds. No registration needed.
URL:https://www.artsparkdance.org/event/elements-5/
LOCATION:Rosedale School\, 7505 Silvercrest Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Dance,In-Person Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Elements
DESCRIPTION:Elements is once a month dance class on the fourth Saturday of the month from 2-4 pm. It is open to everyone\, with or without disabilities\, to explore and develop their own movement style. Led by professional dance educators\, the class offers a welcoming and supportive environment where you can discover the joy of dance.\n\nIn this class\, we will be studying dance improvisation— a structured form of movement that is less technically rigid. Improvisation allows dancers to explore and create in the moment. Movement material will be developed through creative explorations\, including body mapping using levels\, shapes\, and dynamic frameworks and our everyday life topics.\n\nThe goal is to empower you to find your own language of movement\, embracing your individuality and creativity. Whether you’re new to dance or have years of experience\, everyone is welcome\, and no prior knowledge or experience is needed. Join us to move\, connect\, and enjoy dance in a space where all are valued.\nThe class fee is sliding $5-20 but no one is turned away because of lack of funds. No registration needed.
URL:https://www.artsparkdance.org/event/elements-4/
LOCATION:Rosedale School\, 7505 Silvercrest Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Dance,In-Person Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Elements
DESCRIPTION:Elements is once a month dance class on the fourth Saturday of the month from 2-4 pm. It is open to everyone\, with or without disabilities\, to explore and develop their own movement style. Led by professional dance educators\, the class offers a welcoming and supportive environment where you can discover the joy of dance.\n\nIn this class\, we will be studying dance improvisation— a structured form of movement that is less technically rigid. Improvisation allows dancers to explore and create in the moment. Movement material will be developed through creative explorations\, including body mapping using levels\, shapes\, and dynamic frameworks and our everyday life topics.\n\nThe goal is to empower you to find your own language of movement\, embracing your individuality and creativity. Whether you’re new to dance or have years of experience\, everyone is welcome\, and no prior knowledge or experience is needed. Join us to move\, connect\, and enjoy dance in a space where all are valued.\nThe class fee is sliding $5-20 but no one is turned away because of lack of funds. No registration needed.
URL:https://www.artsparkdance.org/event/elements-3/
LOCATION:Rosedale School\, 7505 Silvercrest Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Dance,In-Person Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Conversation on Audio Description with Thomas Reid and Colleen Connor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative and lively virtual conversation as we talk about Audio Description for Dance and other topics through the lens of narrators and trainers who are Blind. We are thrilled to have this month’s conversation with Thomas Reid and Colleen Connor! Read more about our guests below. \nRegistrations are limited\, so sign up today! Register here to receive the Zoom link. \nNote: All conversations are presented with Real Time Captioning. \nThomas Reid is the host and producer of Reid My Mind Radio\, a podcast featuring compelling people impacted by all degrees of blindness and disability. Through his annual season\, “Flipping the Script on Audio Description” Reid explores the art and examines its implications on the community. A member of the Social Audio Description Collective and a freelance Audio Description Narrator\, Thomas has appeared on projects for Netflix\, HBO Max\, Hulu\, PBS and more. He provides consultations for independent film makers\, film festivals\, co-facilitates workshops and serves as moderator or panelist for discussions on audio description and content accessibility. \nColleen Connor is the co-founder and Director of Audio Description Training Retreats and is based in Los Angeles\, CA. Colleen earned a Bachelor’s in Music Theatre from The Catholic University of America and attended The London Dramatic Academy in the UK. As a blind expert in the Audio Description (AD) industry\, Colleen provides valuable insight and feedback to those training in Audio Description. Their ongoing work and outreach in the AD field include performing Quality Control for several studios\, voice narration\, teaching the various roles within the scope of description\, and cultivating a network of diverse professionals. Guided by their Seeing Eye Dog Joplin\, Colleen advocates for informed\, equal\, and culturally competent AD wherever they go! \nIf you missed it or just want to watch them again\, our entire series of conversations are archived on the Art Spark Texas YouTube Channel on the Audio Description Playlist. \nQuestions? Contact the Art Spark office at 512-454-9912 or info@artsparktx.org \n \nImage Description: Side-by-side photos of this conversation’s guests\, Thomas Reid and Colleen Connor. On the left\, Thomas\, a brown-skinned Black man with a smooth-shaven bald head and a full\, neat\, salt-and-pepper beard\, smiles into the camera. He wears dark shades and a gray and black sweater with a black turtleneck. On the right\, Colleen\, a non-binary\, white person with pixie-cut\, pink hair\, smiles while speaking into a microphone with a pop filter.
URL:https://www.artsparkdance.org/event/conversation-on-audio-description-with-thomas-reid-and-colleen-connor/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Elements
DESCRIPTION:The Elements dance class is back on the fourth Saturday of every month! The first class starts Saturday the 28th from 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective\, 5501 N Lamar Blvd c111\, Austin\, TX 78751. Class is taught by Silva Laukkanen. \nIn this class\, we will be getting familiar with the elements of dance and exploring each element at a time. First\, we will look into the idea of time in dance improvisation. This class is open to individuals of all abilities and skill levels\, ages 16 and up. Fee in sliding scale $5-$25. \nClass Schedule: \nJanuary 28th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective\nFebruary 25th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective\nMarch 25th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective\nApril 22nd | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective\nMay 27th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective
URL:https://www.artsparkdance.org/event/elements-2/
LOCATION:Body Collective\, 5501 N Lamar Blvd c111\, Austin\, TX\, 78751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Dance,In-Person Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Silva Laukkanen":MAILTO:silva@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Dance Performance at Rosedale School
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the culminating dance performance of our 2022-23 Rosedale residency! \nNo registration required. Just bring a photo ID. This is a donation-based performance. All donations support the work of Art Spark Texas.
URL:https://www.artsparkdance.org/event/1258/
LOCATION:Rosedale School\, 7505 Silvercrest Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Performance,Residency
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ORGANIZER;CN="Silva Laukkanen":MAILTO:silva@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Elements
DESCRIPTION:The Elements dance class is back on the fourth Saturday of every month! The first class starts Saturday the 28th from 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective\, 5501 N Lamar Blvd c111\, Austin\, TX 78751. Class is taught by Silva Laukkanen. \nIn this class\, we will be getting familiar with the elements of dance and exploring each element at a time. First\, we will look into the idea of time in dance improvisation. This class is open to individuals of all abilities and skill levels\, ages 16 and up. Fee in sliding scale $5-$25. \nClass Schedule: \nJanuary 28th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective\nFebruary 25th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective\nMarch 25th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective\nApril 22nd | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective\nMay 27th | 1:00-2:30 PM at Body Collective
URL:https://www.artsparkdance.org/event/elements/
LOCATION:Body Collective\, 5501 N Lamar Blvd c111\, Austin\, TX\, 78751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Dance,In-Person Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Silva Laukkanen":MAILTO:silva@artsparktx.org
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