Global Down Syndrome Foundation launched the Be Beautiful Be Yourself (BBBY) Dance program in the spring of 2010 with ten children ages 5-9, all of whom have Down syndrome. The idea was conceived when parents felt their child with Down syndrome was being ignored or that the dance teacher did not have the skills to incorporate the child at a “typical” dance class.
The resulting Be Beautiful Be Yourself Dance program was developed by the Sie Center’s world-renowned physical therapist and Down syndrome expert, Patricia C. Winders, Global, and the Colorado Ballet.
The philosophy behind the program is to provide parents a choice for their children with Down syndrome. For some parents, the program provides a spring board of confidence whereby they then enroll their children in a dance class for typical children. For others, the safety, therapy, and social networking of the program means the child will continue solely in the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Dance program. The purpose of the program is to instill a lifelong love of dance and movement in each student.
The students work on physical stamina, verbalization skills, following directions, and coordinated interaction. They learn ballet movement, music appreciation, rhythm and basic dance steps.
The BBBY Dance program is comprised of three levels of classes serving 30 children ages 5-14. The classes run one day a week for 16 consecutive weeks at the Colorado Ballet. Each class culminates with a recital or showcase for over 200 family members and friends.
The program would not be a success without the wonderful instructors who dedicate hours of their time with the students. The Colorado Ballet instructors include Julie Anderson, Michelle Pugh, and Jennifer GaNun alongside Sie Center’s physical therapist Patricia C. Winders, and Educational Specialist Alissa Beck.
The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (Global) was established as a 501(c)3 in 2009 and is dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through Research, Medical Care, Education, and Advocacy. Global is part of a network of affiliate organizations that include the Sie Center for Down Syndrome at Children’s Hospital Colorado and the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome. All of these affiliates work closely together on a daily basis to deliver on our mission, vision, values, and goals.
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