Special-Needs Music & Dance Events in Massachusetts

Manchester-by-the Sea, September 14th – December 7th, 2024, with the Northeast Arc Family Resource Center. Ballet de Mar is collaborating with The Northeast Arc Autism Support Center and Family Resource Center to bring dance and[...]

Lexington, MA, September 16th – December 16th, 2024, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP).  Vibrant Voices Chorus will introduce and work on skill development, providing opportunities for young people to develop their musical ailities[...]

Brookline, MA, September 24th – November 12th, 2024, with the Brookline Recreation Department’s Recreaton Therapy Program. For ages 14+ with disabilities. Featuring Abilities Dance, which uses dance and arts to promote intersectional disability rights. *[...]

Marlborough, MA, October 2nd – November 20th, 2024. Dance program for athletes ages 16 and over. Program will meet on Wednesday nights from October 2nd thru November 20th,  Yawkey Sports Training Center, Registration is Required[...]

Wakefield, MA, October 9th – December 11th, 2024, with Communitas of Wakefield. An 8-week session of cardio drumming to move, sing, and have blast while working up a sweat. * Date: Wednesdays * Time: 5:00-5:45 pm[...]

Online with Berkeley School of Music, Boston, MA, November 2nd, 2024. The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education SEL–Music Education professional development opportunity offers both synchronous and asynchronous participation options to learn SEL-informed music education[...]

Online with Berkeley School of Music, Boston, MA, November 16th, 2024. The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education SEL–Music Education professional development opportunity offers both synchronous and asynchronous participation options to learn SEL-informed music education[...]

Sandwich, MA, November 17th – December 14th, 2024. Free. For ages 8 and up. This program  provides individuals of all ages and varying developmental and intellectual abilities to learning about singing, dancing and experiencing music[...]

Concord, MA, Fall 2024 & Winter 2025. Physical, language, social, cognitive, and musical development are stimulated through musical play in a social group that is celebratory of all ages and skill levels. Each class will[...]

Virtual Event, November 23rd, 2024, with the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education in Boston, MA. Free and open to the public. The ABLE Conversation symposium is a professional development opportunity in the field of[...]

Westford, MA, December 1st, 2024.  Free. The Music Makes Me Happy Chorus will be taking the stage at Parish Center for the arts in a family-friendly, all-are-welcome concert in celebration of the season. * Admission[...]

Online with Berkeley School of Music, Boston, MA, December 7th, 2024. The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education SEL–Music Education professional development opportunity offers both synchronous and asynchronous participation options to learn SEL-informed music education[...]

Online, throughout 2024, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). Special Olympics Massachusetts will continue their Monthly Virtual Dances throughout 2024. This year they are offering dances every other month. The 2024 dates for the Virtual[...]

Webinar, January 6th, 2025, with the AANE in Watertown, MA. Figuring out what kind of jobs are a good fit for you is a really important part of a job search. While there’s no “perfect job”,[...]

Northampton, MA, January 6th – March 1st, 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones. The concert unites singers with and without disabilities  of all ages to work toward the common goal of performing in concert. *[...]

Bridgewater, MA, January 8 – February 26, with the Bridge Center and Easterseals Massachusetts. For ages 18+ of all abilities. Culinary Creations – Learn to follow a recipe each week and try a new meal.[...]

Northampton, MA, January 6th – March 1st, 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones. For ages 16+ with special needs. * Move to the sounds of fabulous music at your own pace to improve flexibility, strength,[...]

Virtual Program, January 7th – February 11th, 2025, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA.  The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education (BIAAE) is offering free group music lessons to Autistic adults. Traditional[...]

Wakefield, MA, January 14th – April 22nd, 2025, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 4 – through adult with all disabilities.  These music therapy groups are a unique musical place for music making and[...]

Chicopee, MA, through June 2025.  The Center for Human Development  (CHD) of Western Massachusetts offers an adaptive dance and movement program. * Dancers, regardless of ability, between the ages of 4-22 (with some wiggle room)[...]

Wakefield, MA, January 16th – March 6th, 2025, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 16 through adult. This partner fitness class will include 8-10 stations of cardio and strengthening exercises, challenging each participant at their[...]

Concord, MA, January 20th, 2025, with the Music Makes Me Happy Chorus. Free. Music Makes Me Happy brings adults with special needs together with volunteers to sing and bring joy to the community with sing-along-style[...]

Brighton, MA, January 30th – March 27th, 2025, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. Participants will learn a variety of dance steps and movements, as well as a fun dance combination to perform at the end[...]

Lexington, MA, February 3rd – June 4th, 2025, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). Participants should be 16-80 years of age. There are two sets of classes. One meets on Mondays from 6:30-8:00 PM,[...]

Lexington, MA, February 3 – June 4th, 2025, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). Participants should be 16-80 years of age. There are two sets of classes. One meets on Mondays from 6:30-8:00 PM,[...]

Northboro, MA, February 10th – May 17th, 2025, with Algonquin’s Unified Singing Group. Algonquin’s Unified Singing Group is now serving the community beyond high school and Northboro alone. Group members are 18+ and registration for[...]

Springfield, MA, Winter  &  Spring 2025, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+. Rusty, Board Certified Music Therapist, has a unique way of engaging all children through music. In his groups, he[...]

Needham, MA, February 15th, 2025, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., with the Charles River Center.  For those with disabilities ages – please inquire about the appropriate ages for this event. *  All partygoers must be accompanied[...]

Chicopee, MA, February 19th, 2025, with The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults, (Jericho). Enjoy dancing, dinner of hotdogs, chips, soda and cookies. * Receive a Valentines gift on the way out. * Jericho inclusive[...]

New Bedford, MA, through June 2025. Adaptive Ballet is an opportunity for children ages 8 and older with special needs to experience the joy of dance and music in a positive and supporting atmosphere; while[...]

Weymouth, MA, through September 20th 2025 with South Shore Support Services of Weymouth, MA. * Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That is exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. * It[...]

Weymouth, rhrough September 2025, with South Shore Support Services. Music therapy is an evidence-based practice that uses music and its effect on the mind and body to promote growth and positive change. Research has shown[...]

Springfield, MA, Winter  &  Spring 2025, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+. Rusty, Board Certified Music Therapist, has a unique way of engaging all children through music. In his groups, he[...]

Lexington, MA, March 3rd – June 2nd, 2025, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP).  Vibrant Voices Chorus will introduce and work on skill development, providing opportunities for young people to develop their musical ailities[...]

Wakefield, MA, March 5th – 19th, 2025, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 16 through adult. Grab your apron and Communitas in the kitchen. * Learning about cooking and preparing a meal. * Learn[...]

Springfield, MA, Winter  &  Spring 2025, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+. Rusty, Board Certified Music Therapist, has a unique way of engaging all children through music. In his groups, he[...]

Symphony Hall, Boston, March 22nd. Sensory-Friendly Concert: “Sounding Together: An Exploration of Courage, Caution, and Kindness”. Thomas Wilkins, conductor, is an Artistic Partner, Education and Community Engagement, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Germeshausen Youth and Family Concerts[...]

Springfield, MA, Winter  &  Spring 2025, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+. Rusty, Board Certified Music Therapist, has a unique way of engaging all children through music. In his groups, he[...]

Norfolk, MA, April 3rd – May 29th, 2025, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. For ages 13 – 22. The Exhale adaptive and inclusive dance program incorporates appropriate dance styles for individuals with special needs.[...]

Newton, April 9th – June 11th, 2025, with the JCC of Greater Boston. Enjoy karaoke? Love to sing and/or dance? Show off your inner super star as you learn about music performance! Participants will work on[...]

Boston, with Virtual Conference options available, April 11th – 13th, 2025, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. The ABLE Assembly is a professional development opportunity in the field of[...]

Concord, MA, April 14th – June 16th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities.  Learning through music and dance you will achieve self-expression, self-confidence, and a few new groovy moves. *[...]

Concord, MA, April 14th – June 16th, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities.  Warm up your vocals with some classic songs and grab the beat with some percussion instruments. * Minute Man[...]

Concord, MA, April 15th – June 17th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Join Chef Alex for a fun cooking class. You’ll learn classic recipes like baking, stovetop cooking, and[...]

Chicopee, MA, April 16th, 2025, with The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults, (Jericho).  Get your exercise with Jericho dances. The night flies by! And you won’t stop dancing. * Jericho inclusive dances are a[...]

Springfield, MA, Winter  &  Spring 2025, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+. Rusty, Board Certified Music Therapist, has a unique way of engaging all children through music. In his groups, he[...]

Springfield, MA, Winter  &  Spring 2025, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+. Rusty, Board Certified Music Therapist, has a unique way of engaging all children through music. In his groups, he[...]

Springfield, MA, Winter  &  Spring 2025, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+. Rusty, Board Certified Music Therapist, has a unique way of engaging all children through music. In his groups, he[...]

Springfield, MA, Winter  &  Spring 2025, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+. Rusty, Board Certified Music Therapist, has a unique way of engaging all children through music. In his groups, he[...]

Chicopee, MA, June 25th, 2025, with The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults, (Jericho).  Get your exercise with Jericho dances. The night flies by! And you won’t stop dancing. * Jericho inclusive dances are a[...]