Darby's Dancers Jeopardy

True or False

100

Gentle touch is better than firm when directing students.

False. Use a strong and confident touch when directing students. Gentle touch is not as effective at leading students in choreography. 

200

Dancers with Down Syndrome are usually very flexible. 

True. 

300

Props can be used at any point in class to help your dancer learn.

true. Dots and shapes-pirouettes, pas de bourees, kick the dot in across the floor, balance a dot on your head

Setting boundaries/formations in the space

Sensory input to help dancers stay on task

400

Dancers in a wheelchair or walker should stay in their medical equipment for the entire class. 

False/it depends. After checking with the parents/Miss Lori, you can work with the dancer in whatever capacity they are able. For example,Aubrey can easily move around using her upper body, while Amelia needs to use her walker all the time in order to dance. 

500

All of our dancers with special needs have therapy goals and a treatment plan outside of the dance studio. 

False. Some of our dancers have an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) for school, physical and occupational therapy goals, and social goals. Other dancers do not have formal therapy or written plans/goals. Some may be somewhere in between (i.e. being evaluated and plans will be developed).

Fun Facts about our Dancers

100

Which dancer hates the song "Baby Shark" and will melt down if it's played?

Mira

200

Who is our youngest dancer?

Milo in the 9:30 class

300

Which dancer has been in Darby's since we first began the classes in 2018?

Molly Mulhollon (10:30 class)

400

Name our high school seniors this year. 

Espin, Gigi and Starra. 

500

Which dancer has the nickname "Boomer" at home?

Becca in the 10:30 class

Our Dancer's Abilities

100

Name three of our dancers who have Down's Syndrome

Any 3 of theses: Milo, Aubrey Pratt, Espin, Tess W., Sloane, Monty, Julia, Violet, Jonathan

200

Name two dancers who work well with others/have no problem sharing a buddy

Any of these: Tess W., Melody, Winnie, Amelia, Kathryn, Starra, Gigi

300

Name two of our dancers who have non-verbal autism

Channing, Nya

400

Name a dancer who is hard of hearing.

Gaby

500

Name a dancer who is mobile on her own but also uses a wheelchair and/or leg braces when necessary.

Cassandra

Special Needs Diagnoses

100

a brain based disorder that causes difficulty focusing, staying organized, and paying attention to details. Those with this disorder are often overwhelmed by sensory stimuli as they have trouble filtering out what's important. Impulsivity and hyperactivity are also part of this diagnosis.

ADHD.

Bonus 100: Name one of our Darby's students who has it

200

Also called Trisomy 21. This disorder results in distinctive facial features. Intellectual delays of different severity are seen in people with this condition.

Down's Syndrome

Bonus 100 Points: Name another health issue down's syndrome people are at risk for

300

This disorder falls on a spectrum. This disorder is characterized by inflexibility in patterns of behaviors, interests, and activities as well as social interaction difficulties. Speech and cognitive functioning can also be impaired.

Autism

400

a rare genetic disorder that affects many parts of the body. Developmental delays and intellectual disabilities as well as distinctive facial features go along with this diagnosis. Many with this syndrome have a very easygoing/happy temperament.

Williams' Syndrome

500

a neurological disorder that affects the brain's ability to plan and do movements, particulary arm and leg movements and movements of speaking. 

Apraxia

Bonus 100: Name a dancer who has this