This movement class is designed for adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities and/or ASD to express themselves through their unique style of movement. Each class incorporates strengthening, stretching, balancing, as well as learning new movements that travel across the floor. Inspired by a variety of pop, folk and rap music, students will learn how to create their own dance sequences along with working on memory skills by learning choreography. This fun, active and engaging class is sure to get the heart rate up! All are welcome and no dance experience is necessary to participate. 

Please note: The HCA does not provide support services during this program. If you or your student typically requires a 1:1 assistant or support person, we require that the parent/caregiver/aide remain for the class to assist. A section in the registration form allows for the person's name to be listed. We welcome the parent/caregiver who wants to participate actively in the class!

A presentation (optional participation) will be prepared for the last day of class for friends and family.

We are able to offer this class at a significant discount thanks to our generous sponsors, Eversource and Dell Technologies.

Instructor: Desiree Reese Mottard
Age: 18+
Class Dates: Wednesdays, January 14 to April 8, 2026
No Class: February 18
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.
Dress Code: The HCA Dance Dress code is listed on our website here.
Location: This class takes place at the HCA Dance Studio, 34 Hayden Rowe, Studio 201 (first floor).

HCA Policies: Please review our website's HCA Student Policies and Procedures here.

• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
  
  
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.
  
  
• Waiting List: If this class is sold out, it will say so below and will not allow you to register. If so, please add your name to our waitlist here. 

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishibay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

MEMBERS SAVE ON CLASSES: Your membership helps the HCA change the lives of artists and art lovers through its nurturing faculty, state-of-the-art facility, and need-based scholarship program. We are pleased to offer 5% off class costs to HCA Members from the Insider–Plus LEVEL and up.

To apply your membership discount to your order, please log into your account at the top of this page. Once logged in, your membership level discounts will be reflected in your cart at checkout.