Arts Classes

Person-Centered Care

At Arts for All Wisconsin, helping participants reach their personal goals is an important part of the work we do. In our classes and workshops, we practice person-centered care, an approach that emphasizes individuals' autonomy in making choices in order to fulfill their goals and needs.

Would you like to share your person-centered assessment and plan with us so that we might better assist you in meeting your goals? Please contact Jennie at [email protected] for more information.

How do I get to my class?

Each class or workshop has the class meeting address listed in the online registration description, where you'll also find links to local public transportation options.

Transit Assistance Programs

Visual Art

A supportive environment offering a range of mediums like painting, drawing, and sculpture. Experienced instructors tailor sessions to accommodate different abilities, providing social interaction and fostering creative community. Classes on the north and west sides of Madison.

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Creative Arts with Laura 

This class offers the chance to engage with multiple types of visual and tactile arts, including painting and more. Objectives for this class include helping with self-regulation, sensory stimulation, engaging in creative motor skills, and more. This class is taught by Laura and is intended for artists with disabilities who are 16 years old or older. 

Arts and Crafts with Dom 

Come on out on Thursday night for a time to create with paints and explore types of printmaking. This class delves into different kinds of mediums and inspirations for creating. Teaching artist Dom leads this class, which is intended for people with disabilities that are 16 years old or older. 

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Dance

A two-year pilot adaptive dance program designed for individuals of all ages with disabilities. Our adaptive dance programming is born out of the insightful research conducted by Janel Hutchison at UW-Madison in 2022. We will address a crucial need identified through interviews with parents, caregivers, dance instructors, and disability-focused organizations that underscored a glaring absence of accessible dance opportunities in the Madison area for people with disabilities.

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Adaptive Ballet for Youth 

Come twirl and glide to your favorite ballet music! This adaptive ballet class is geared specifically towards youth ages 7-18 years, who have disabilities. It is primarily for individuals who want to join a more traditional ballet dance class setting, yet may have some challenges participating. Children may be introduced to a variety of ballet and lyrical dance steps including plies, tendus, turns and chassés. 

Adaptive Dance for Youth 

This adaptive dance class is geared specifically towards children ages 7-18 years, who have disabilities. It is primarily for individuals who want to join a more traditional dance class setting, yet may have some challenges participating. It is designed to help bridge the gap between a movement class (like ConfiDance) and a regular type of dance class. Children may be introduced to a variety of dance styles including jazz, modern, hip hop and tap in this class. 

ConfiDance 1 

This fun and energetic class is designed to provide children, ages 4 to 11 years old, with disabilities the opportunity to explore dance and movement in a safe and adaptive environment. Using a multi-sensory approach along with different themes, the dancer is given the opportunity to experience a variety of music and dance styles. A mixture of props, such as hoops, ribbons, feathers and scarves may be used to help encourage imagination and aid in the development of motor, sensory, coordination and social skills. 

ConfiDance 2 

Come and learn a variety of fun dance moves and get a great workout, all while building confidence and developing new friendships! This class is intended for people ages 12 to 19 years old. Together, we will explore various dance styles, from jazz to modern and hip hop, and learn new dance routines to upbeat music. This adaptive class is open to teens with disabilities, and encourages fitness, strength and flexibility, along with social, motor, sensory and coordination skills. Dance Movements are adapted for those of all abilities 

Dance Fever! with Luv 

Dance to your favorite music with Luv! This movement class for ages 16 and up begins with a structured warm-up and provides an opportunity for creative expression and exploration through dance tailored to all abilities. 

Dance Research 

AFA is partnering with professional dance companies, universities, dance schools, and adaptive dance organizations to create inclusive dance classes, professional development opportunities, and social engagement events for diverse age groups and abilities. 

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Dance Along with Sarah

Dance Along with Sarah

Scholarship Request

To apply for a scholarship to our programs, please visit the link below.

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