Cheer, Theater, Dance & Gymnastics

ADEPT
Multiple Locations
Adept brings dance to children with disabilities and their peers. They pledge to never turn away a student, but work to make dance possible for them. Adept brings quality dance education into schools, therapy centers, and homes, and travels to various studios to offer integrated, accessible adaptive dance classes.

ASI GYNASTICS GYMMIE KIDS
Multiple Locations
Gymmie Kids is a gymnastics program tailored to each exceptional child’s particular needs. It is goal directed towards gaining strength, improving gross motor skills, and increasing confidence while learning gymnastics skills at the same time.

CHAMBERLAINS SHINING STAR DANCE
Plano, TX
This unique dance program is designed specifically for children and young adults with special needs, starting at age 6. Students attend free specialized classes in movement and artistic expression. At the end of the year, Chamberlain provides a full production recital for family, friends, sponsors and the community.

EXPRESS CHEER SHINING STARS
Frisco, TX
Shining Stars offers athletes an opportunity to experience the excitement of All-Stars with coaches that really love what they are doing; while emphasizing fun, skill acquisition and teamwork. Shining Stars wear the Express All-Star uniform, compete at local events and benefit from a challenging and exciting experience.

JASMINE’S BEAT®
Multiple Locations
Jasmine's Beat ® is an adaptive dance company for persons of all abilities, ages, and skill levels. Virtual and in-person classes offered at multiple locations across North Texas.

NORTH TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS STARCATCHERS
Plano, TX
The Starcatchers program is designed specifically for children and adults with special needs. In this program, students are given opportunities to shine through drama, music, dance, and visual art.

PLANO METROPOLITAN BALLET (PMB) PALS PROGRAM
Plano, TX
PMB Pals is a ballet class tailored especially for children with special needs and is offered weekly at no cost to the student.

ROCKWALL COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE (RCP) STAR PLAYERS
Rockwall, TX
RCPs STAR Players program is conducted for adults 16+ years with Down syndrome in the Rockwall-Rowlett-Garland area.  Each August the RCP STAR Players produce a full production musical.

SPIRIT XTREME CHEERABILITES TEAM
Southlake, TX
Spirit Xtreme Rejoice is a Co-ed Special Needs All Star team for athletes with an intellectual and/or physical disability who love to cheer, dance and perform.

SPOTLIGHT: MUSICAL THEATER
Dallas, TX (Park Cities)
Spotlight: Musical Theatre (formerly Jesters) is a theater group comprised of older teens (ages 16 and up) and adults with special needs.  This troupe of actors works with professional directors to write and perform a musical performance.

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