Learn to teach at our free disability training workshops in 2025
Free teaching sessions of four hours
Our free workshops are designed to help you learn to teach dance to individuals with disability, including:
- Wheelchair users
- Blind or vision impaired
- Deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing
- Have an intellectual disability
They provide a safe and inclusive space for people with disability to explore DanceSport.
- Get training from experienced and accredited coaches
- Practice new skills, working with people with disability
- Be supported by a large team of volunteers
- Enjoy refreshments and lunch provided
Book now as class numbers are limited.
Who is running these disability training workshops and what is covered
The training will be led by Judy Pegus and Darryl Davenport from the Disability Commission. Both have extensive credentials, achievements, and experience in training dancers with disability. Their workshops will provide:
- Practical tools for fostering inclusivity
- Instruction on adaptive methods for teaching
- Details to create safe and supportive spaces
- Opportunities to equip participants with practical experience
Register for Free learn to teach - disability workshop
Find the city closest to you and book now - class sizes are limited!
Melbourne 1-2 March 2025
Para dance - 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on 1 March 2025
All Abilities - 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on 2 March 2025
Springers Leisure Centre
400 Cheltenham Rd, Keysborough VIC 3173
Cost - Free of charge
Adelaide 29-30 March 2025
Para dance - 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on 29 March 2025
All Abilities - 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on 30 March 2025
Repat Health Precinct - SPF Hall
216 Daws Rd, Daw Park SA 5041
Cost - Free of charge
Sydney 21 - 22 June 2025
Para dance - 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on Saturday 21 June 2025
All Abilities - 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday 22 June 2025
Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library
10 Footbridge Bvd, Wentworth Point NSW 2127
Cost - Free of charge
Brisbane 16 - 17 August 2025
All Abilities - 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on Saturday 16 August 2025
Para dance - 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday 17 August 2025
Morayfield Sport & Events Centre
298 Morayfield Road, Morayfield
Cost - Free of charge
Need more information
These workshops are funded by the Play Well initiative from the Australian Institute of Sport. If you require further information about these disability training workshops, please email disabilitytraining@dancesport.org.au.
DanceSport offers more opportunities for dancers living with disability
DanceSport Australia studios welcome individuals of all abilities, working alongside support networks to create a positive environment for learning and enjoying DanceSport.
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Inclusion to DanceSport means that all people, regardless of their ability, disability, or health care needs, have the right to be respected and appreciated as valuable members of sporting communities. DanceSport studios provide dance lessons, group classes and social activities for people of all ages. Accessible dance studios operate throughout Australia. Please contact us with your location and any questions you may have.
