Group Classes

AIM Seattle offers dance and music classes for Disabled or Neurodivergent community members to experience connection, self-expression and belonging in an accessible and welcoming space.

Volunteers are paired with class members in a 1:1 ratio, and support staff are available to assist with personal care needs. At this time, we are unable to provide nursing or medical care, or support those who engage in harm to self or others or elopement. To learn more or find out which class might be a good fit for you, please email info@aim-seattle.org.

Fall 2024 Group Classes

Adaptive Movement for Young Dancers | Ages 5-12

Saturdays from 1-2pm | September 7 - October 26

Come dance with us! Our Adaptive Movement classes are welcoming and creative spaces for community members who identify as Neurodivergent or Disabled. Each class includes an introduction to dance concepts, movement and dance activities accessible for every body, opportunities to connect with peers, and artistic self expression.

Each class is facilitated by a dance teaching artist, one support staff, and volunteer dance buddies. One-on-one or shared support will be provided for each participant, including personal care.

This class may be a great fit for those who require more support than a typical dance class, or for who would like to be in community with other Neurodivergent or Disabled peers.

Adaptive Movement for Teens & Young Adults | Ages 13+

Saturdays from 2:15-3:15pm, Sundays from 3-4pm or Sundays from 4:15-5:15pm

SUNDAYS FROM 3-4PM FULL, WAITLIST ONLY

September 7 - October 27

Come dance with us! Our Adaptive Movement classes are welcoming and creative spaces for community members who identify as Neurodivergent or Disabled. Each class includes an introduction to dance concepts, movement and dance activities accessible for every body, opportunities to connect with peers, and artistic self expression.

Each class is facilitated by a dance teaching artist, one support staff, and volunteer dance buddies. One-on-one or shared support will be provided for each participant, including personal care.

This class may be a great fit for those who require more support than a typical dance class, or who would like to be in community with other Neurodivergent or Disabled peers.

Music Therapy for Teens & Young Adults | Ages 13+

CLASS FULL, WAITLIST ONLY

Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm | September 11 - October 30

Our Music Therapy groups, presented in collaboration with Life on Music, provide a welcoming environment full of creative activities designed to match the needs and interests of Neurodivergent and Disabled community members. Participants can be paired with shared support or attend class independently, interacting with other participants and teachers. We work with caregivers to create a classroom where each participant is set up to be successful.

Each class is facilitated by a board-certified music therapist, support staff, and volunteer music buddies. Shared support will be provided, including personal care.

This class may be a great fit for those ho require more support than a typical music class, or who would like to be in community with other Neurodivergent or Disabled peers.

Young Adult Dance Meetup | Ages 18+

CLASS FULL, WAITLIST ONLY

Sundays from 4-5pm | September 8 - October 27

NEW TO AIM: a new group class for Neurodivergent and Disabled young adults! Dance teaching artists will lead the group through dance instruction and skill-building with sequential lessons leading to an informal showcase for friends and family.

Each class is facilitated by a dance teaching artist and one support staff. This class may be a great fit for Neurodivergent or Disabled young adults ages 18+ who are able to participate independently or with minimal support. Neurodivergent or Disabled adults who are able to participate in typical dance classes, but who are seeking the community of Neurodivergent/Disabled peers, may also find this class to be a good fit. Young adults who have additional support needs are welcome to join with a caregiver. For more information or to find out if this class might be a good fit for you, please email kristin@aim-seattle.org.

Cost & Registration: All sessions are $175 per 8-week session, plus a $40 facility contribution. DDA funds are welcome! Please use the links below to request a class; your registration will be confirmed 2 weeks prior to the start of class.

 DDA Funds Accepted for AIM Programs

We welcome families who want to pay for classes or activities with DDA respite hours. 

  • Families who use respite hours must commit to the whole eight week session and sign a DDA respite policy agreement. See DDA Policies 

  • If you do not have enough DDA respite hours to pay for all eight weeks of the session, you must pay out of pocket for the rest of the session. 

  • We will bill DDA for the full eight weeks at the end of your session. 

  • Please indicate DDA respite hours as a preferred form of payment on the intake form to help us plan. 

  • Please ensure that you are dropping off and picking up within 15 minutes of class starting and ending. Otherwise, we must bill respite hours for that time.

  • Please remember to notify your Case Manager that you are beginning a new activity