Adaptive dance classes in Miami.

Gentle Barre classes are hosted by partner studios and community spaces in Miami. Each location manages its own schedule, registration, and pricing.

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Gentle Barre at Adrenaline Dance Company

Small Saturday adaptive dance classes for children in Miami, rooted in classical ballet and creative movement. Each class is shaped around the dancers in the room, including autistic and neurodivergent children, with space for every child to take part and move in their own way.

Hosted by
Adrenaline Dance Company
Address
13716 SW 56th St
Miami, FL 33175
Schedule
  • Saturdays
Class length
45 minutes
Class size
Up to 5 dancers
Instruction
Adaptive, tailored to each dancer
Registration
Monthly, limited enrollment.
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Two young dancers hold the handles of a pastel play parachute during a creative movement activity.

What a class feels like.

Every class has a shape that dancers come to know, with plenty of room inside it.

  1. Arrive

    Settle in and get comfortable.

  2. Move

    Explore classical ballet foundations and creative movement.

  3. Play

    Use props, music, imagination, and sensory experiences.

  4. Connect

    Learn alongside instructors and other dancers.

  5. Create

    Discover individual ways to express movement.

The order is a guide, never a rule. There is room to pause, room to try again, room to move differently.

Dance should be accessible.

We believe cost should not be a barrier to participation. Families may be able to use Step Up For Students scholarships at participating partner locations that are approved Step Up providers, and we are continuing to build additional pathways for families to access our classes.

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Good questions.

Who is Gentle Barre for?

Any child who would enjoy dance, from classical ballet to creative movement, in a calmer, more flexible setting. Classes are designed with different sensory needs, learning styles, communication styles, and ways of moving in mind.

Does my child need ballet experience?

No. Gentle Barre welcomes children with little or no previous ballet experience. Classes introduce ballet fundamentals gradually and make room for different levels of experience, ability, attention, and comfort. Children who already have dance experience are also welcome.

What is adaptive dance?

Dance taught with flexibility built in. Gentle Barre is rooted in classical ballet, with its positions, port de bras, musicality, and coordination, and in creative movement. We adapt pacing, instruction, and the environment so more children can take part.

Is Gentle Barre a good fit for autistic children?

Gentle Barre welcomes autistic children and other children who may benefit from a more adaptive approach to movement. Classes make room for different sensory needs, communication styles, attention levels, and ways of participating.

What is creative movement?

Movement guided by music, imagination, rhythm, and exploration, where there is no single correct way to do it. Dancers might travel like animals, follow a scarf, or respond to a change in the music.

Is Gentle Barre therapy?

No. Gentle Barre is an arts and movement program. Classes do not diagnose or treat any condition and are not a substitute for therapy.

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