Special-Needs Music & Dance Events in Massachusetts

Andover/North Andover, April 1st – August 31st, 2024. Free. The Merrimack Valley YMCA is partnering with Special Olympics of MA to offer Y-Abilities classes to teens and adults with intellectual disabilities. Each class will have[...]

Wakefield, MA, May 1st – June 26th,  2024, with Communitas of Wakefield. For those with disabilities ages 16+. Join Ms. Hannah on Wednesday evenings to learn the basics of ballet, Ms. Hannah will teach  all[...]

Hingham, MA, May 3rd – June 14th, 2024. The South Shore Special Needs Athletic (SNAP) is hosting a Yoga/Zumba program for students with special needs in middle and high school who receive special education services.[...]

Bedford, MA, June 7th, 2024, 6 – 8 p.m., with the Bedford Recreation Department. This event is for adults aged 18+ with disabilities or special needs. Join Bedford Recreation for a night full of games,[...]

Marblehead, MA, Summer 2024. In person Everybody Dance is for teen and young adults with special needs and autism – a 45 minute dance party. Zoom Inclusive fitness dance classes iare for teen and young[...]

Salem Public Library, Salem, MA, Summer 2024. Family Circle Time is an adaptive sensory-friendly song and movement program for children ages 3-8 to share with their caregiver/family. Family/caregiver, siblings welcome. * Disabilities Served – neurodiverse[...]

Chicopee, MA, June 15th, 2024, 6 p.m., with Autism Connections of Northampton. A Sensory-Friendly gathering for all ages. Whether you’re young or old, a sibling, a friend, a parent, or a caregiver, you are invited[...]

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[...]

Salem Public Library, Salem, MA, Summer 2024. Family Circle Time is an adaptive sensory-friendly song and movement program for children ages 3-8 to share with their caregiver/family. Family/caregiver, siblings welcome. * Disabilities Served – neurodiverse[...]

Chicopee, MA, June 26th, 2024,with The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults, (Jericho). Enjoy dancing with new and old friends. Please inquire about the appropriate ages for this event. * Jericho inclusive dances are a[...]

Millis, MA, July 9th – August 6th, 2024, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. Are you looking for a fun physical activity while connecting with others in a healthier way? Join a high energy and[...]

Northampton, MA, July 9th – August 31st, 2024, with Whole Children / Milestones. For ages 16+ with special needs. Learn the basic techniques of different dance styles including jazz, hip hop, modern, and ballet. *[...]

Northampton, MA, July 6th – August 21st, 2024, with Whole Children of  Western MA. In this class learn the basic techniques of different dance styles including jazz, hip hop, modern, and ballet. *Kick it off[...]

Salem Public Library, Salem, MA, Summer 2024. Family Circle Time is an adaptive sensory-friendly song and movement program for children ages 3-8 to share with their caregiver/family. Family/caregiver, siblings welcome. * Disabilities Served – neurodiverse[...]

Holyoke, MA, June 26th, 2024,with The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults, (Jericho). Enjoy dancing with new and old friends. Please inquire about the appropriate ages for this event. * Jericho inclusive dances are a[...]

Boston, MA, July 20th, 2024, with the Boston Children’s Museum. Join in for excerpts from Abilities Dance Boston’s (ADB) “The Banned Ballet” come to life in KidStage theater. ADB will be performing scenes across three[...]

Lexington, MA, July 24th – August 14th, 2024, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). SNA Programs is launching a new Teen Chorus this smmer. Virbrant Voicesm for ages 13 to 22, will bring people[...]

Natick, MA, July 18th – 25th, with the Boston Ability Center. A morning of fun and learning for children ages one to three of all abilities.  Parents, grandparents, and caregivers (as well as infant siblings!)[...]

Boston, MA, July 27th, 2024, with the Boston Children’s Museum. Join in for excerpts from Abilities Dance Boston’s (ADB) “The Banned Ballet” come to life in KidStage theater. ADB will be performing scenes across three[...]

Boston, MA, August 3rd, 2024, with the Boston Children’s Museum. Join in for excerpts from Abilities Dance Boston’s (ADB) “The Banned Ballet” come to life in KidStage theater. ADB will be performing scenes across three[...]

Quincy, MA, August 3rd, 2024, hosted by the Doug Flutie Foundation in Natick. Free entry for people with Autism and their families. The Flutie Foundation is celebrating their collective impact in the autism community by[...]

Salem Public Library, Salem, MA, Summer 2024. Family Circle Time is an adaptive sensory-friendly song and movement program for children ages 3-8 to share with their caregiver/family. Family/caregiver, siblings welcome. * Disabilities Served – neurodiverse[...]

Medford, MA, August 14th, 2024, with the Medford Arts Council. Drama Club participants will enjoy a fun-filled hour of developing skills in acting, singing, and dancing as they learn about theater in group and individual activities.[...]

Holyoke, MA, August 14th, 2024,with The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults, (Jericho). Enjoy dancing with new and old friends. Please inquire about the appropriate ages for this event. * Jericho inclusive dances are a[...]

Millis, MA, September 16th  – October 7th, 2024, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. Music therapy experience for grades K – 5 with Mollie Caravello, board-certified music therapist. These groups will be accessible for participants[...]

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[...]

Medford, MA, August 28th, 2024, with the Medford Arts Council. Drama Club participants will enjoy a fun-filled hour of developing skills in acting, singing, and dancing as they learn about theater in group and individual[...]

Salem Public Library, Salem, MA, Summer 2024. Family Circle Time is an adaptive sensory-friendly song and movement program for children ages 3-8 to share with their caregiver/family. Family/caregiver, siblings welcome. * Disabilities Served – neurodiverse[...]

Norfolk, MA, September 12th – December 19th, 2024, 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.[...]

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[...]

Online with Berkeley School of Music, Boston, MA, September 21st, 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[...]

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. *[...]

Springfield,MA, Fall & Winter 2024, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+ with different abilities. A board-certified music therapist will engaging children through music to increase social skills such as speech, non-verbal[...]

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[...]

Lexington, MA, Recreation Department, October 4th, 2024. Drums Alive combines exercise with rhythm and movement in a fun and upbeat setting. Drums Alive uses stability balls to create a unique drumming experience that has been[...]

Online with Berkeley School of Music, Boston, MA, October 5th, 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[...]

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[...]

Springfield,MA, Fall & Winter 2024, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+ with different abilities. A board-certified music therapist will engaging children through music to increase social skills such as speech, non-verbal[...]

Lexington, MA, Recreation Department, October 18th, 2024. Drums Alive combines exercise with rhythm and movement in a fun and upbeat setting. Drums Alive uses stability balls to create a unique drumming experience that has been[...]

Online with Berkeley School of Music, Boston, MA, October 19th, 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[...]

Springfield,MA, Fall & Winter 2024, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+ with different abilities. A board-certified music therapist will engaging children through music to increase social skills such as speech, non-verbal[...]

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[...]

Springfield,MA, Fall & Winter 2024, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+ with different abilities. A board-certified music therapist will engaging children through music to increase social skills such as speech, non-verbal[...]

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[...]

Springfield,MA, Fall & Winter 2024, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+ with different abilities. A board-certified music therapist will engaging children through music to increase social skills such as speech, non-verbal[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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. *[...]

Concord, MA, January 6th – March 24th, 2025. 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[...]

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[...]

Concord, MA, January 8th – March 26th, 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. *[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]