Agency Details:

Moving Miracles Dance Program

Moving Miracles is a dance/movement program for children, adolescents and adults who are exceptionally challenged: mentally, physically and/or emotionally. We are a non-profit community organization committed to assisting individuals with special needs by developing their highest potential through a kinesthetic approach combining dance, creative movement, music, props and rhythm; ultimately inspiring self expression, self esteem and socialization.

Description:
Our student body is comprised of boys/girls and men/women ranging in age from 3-53. Some of our students are mildly delayed and comparatively, very high functioning, needing little support. Other students are wheelchair bound and require "hand over hand" assistance. Many of our dancers have a form of Cerebral Palsy and may be afflicted with mild to complex seizure disorders as well. Autism, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, ADD/ADHD and behavioral challenges are obstacles that we as a dance ensemble are victoriously dancing with everyday.

History:
Established in 1998, we are celebrating our 12th dance season. What began as a grass roots program with only 4 students has consistently reached over 400 children, youth and adults throughout the past several years. We offer a full time evening program, in which dancers travel to take classes once a week. Day sessions are available for adults in our community. We also have a strong community outreach program. Our staff travel to schools and agencies whose students have very specific environmental needs. Moving Miracles is the only program of its kind in Western New York to be nationally recognized by the National Dance Education Organization.

Contact people:

Sheila Dollas, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Jillian Baker, Program Manager, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (716) 656-1321

Address:

2305 Union Road West Seneca, NY 14224 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.movingmiracles.org

Directions:

Traveling from the North take 290 East to 90 West and Exit @ William Street. Turn left @ traffic light (Traveling toward Cheektowaga). Continue straight on William Street. Landmarks are Dave's Christmas World and Creekside Banquet Facility.. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: N/A,   Walk distance (in minutes): N/A   Nearest Bus Stop: N/A, N/A minute walk

Last updated on October 12, 2009