Our teenage buddies are individuals who usually have experience in dance and/or leadership positions at their school. These young adults want to share their enthusiasm for dance, performing and serving. Their job is to help your child find success in coordination, work with focus, following directions, safety issues related to stability and encourage your child verbally and with praise or hugs. If care is needed beyond this level, together we will meet to discuss how we can work together to address their needs. Students must be able to exhibit basic communication skills, either verbal or nonverbal, so basic understanding can take place. Students with Special Needs need to exhibit appropriate social behavior and general self-control that is expected for their age with expected developmental disabilities. We are not trained special education experts and are not equipped to work with all students, including severe discipline problems or children with difficult medical care. We will seek to provide dance education to as many children as possible. Your child’s safety is of the utmost importance to us. If, for any reason, you have concerns regarding the safety/treatment of your child, please notify the Special Needs Director. PLEASE INITIAL BELOW acknowledging your understanding of the above information. *