DanceAbility International’s mission is to encourage the evolution of mixed-abilities dance by cultivating a common ground for creative expression for all people. The mission is accomplished through performance, educational programs, teacher training and workshops.

The work of DanceAbility International helps decrease
prejudice and misconceptions
about diversity in the
field of dance, and by
extension in society.

“I believe that DanceAbility goes beyond movement exploration and is, for many people their first opportunity to define themselves in their own terms and see that this dance form, like their lives, has many options and possibilities.”

~Susan Sygall,

Executive Director,

Mobility International U.S.A.

Welcome

What’s Happening

• Are you interested in teaching mixed-abilities dance (also known as integrated dance) or just taking a GREAT training in improvisation and structuring improvisation for choreography and performance? There will be another DanceAbility Teacher Certification course in February, 2011 in Florianopolis, Brazil. Some scholarships are available for Latin American residents. For scholarships, email us. For more information visit the Teacher Certification » page. For information about DanceAbility Teacher Certification in Portuguese click here (em Portugues) »
• In Eugene, Oregon we will be offering a workshop series and performance opportunity this fall. Celeste Peterson and Emery Blackwell will host a series of six workshops, every other Saturday beginning September 11th, the sixth of which will be a free performance for the public called "Cirque-Elation". More details coming very soon. Check our calendar » and email us to let us know you are interested.
• Alito will be teaching workshops in Montevideo, Uruguay and Bogota, Colombia in November. More details coming soon.
• FUNDRAISING: Please press this button and download the GoodSearch toolbar to your browser. Just follow the instructions, add DanceAbility International as the organization you support, and GoodSearch will donate money to DanceAbility every time you search or shop on the internet!
• Please join our Facebook Group page for updates and discussions. You must search for DanceAbility International under “Groups“ so you do not go to the “Public Figure“ page or follow this link ».
• The Spanish version of the website is now ready to view at www.espanol.danceability.com » or www.esp.danceability.com
• For information about DanceAbility in Portuguese click here (em Portugues) »
• OREGON SCHOOL PERFORMANCES: Thanks to donations and grants, we are able to subsidize school assemblies in Oregon in 2010. If you are affiliated with a school, and would like this educational and entertaining opportunity, please email us. The show is great for kids in elementary and middle school, and helps kids become more familiar with disabilities, diversity, and modern dance. We are currently scheduling performances for next fall.