Special-Needs Music & Dance Events in Massachusetts

Worcester, MA, through February, 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. Accessible swim sessions the first Saturday and last Sunday of each month from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Session 1: Ages 5-12 (2:00-2:45 p.m.) Session 2: Ages 13+ and adults (3:00-3:45[...]

Lexington, MA, through January 206, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). Participants should be 23-80 years of age. There are two sets of rehearsals. One group meets on Mondays from 6:30-8:00 PM, and the[...]

Charlestown, MA, through January 27th, 2026,  with the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Adaptive Swim sessions focus on basic swim skill development and increasing comfort in the water. The 45-minute sessions are open to all abilities and[...]

Chicopee, MA, Sept-June 2025-2026 Season, Dance & Movement program with CHD’s All In: Barrier Free Recreation. Adaptive dance and movement program for ages 4-22 (with some wiggle room). All In partners with Ohana School of[...]

Hamilton, MA, October 2025 – May 2026. Adaptive dance classes can provide a more flexible, individually supportive environment for young dancers with specialized needs. This Developmental Dance class for ages 4-8 will emphasize: * Building social/emotional skills[...]

Springfield, MA, Dec 2025 – Jan 2026, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the JCC of Springfield, MA. Join an adaptive, fitness pool party. Jump into an easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, dance-fitness party that makes working out[...]

Holyoke, MA, January – February 2026, with the Holyoke YMCA. Adaptive class designed for parents/guardians and their children with disabilities to learn more about water safety and drowning prevention.  A specialized, hands-on safety classes. *[...]

Winter 2026, with the Northeast Arc.  Through swim classes, children can acclimate to the water while building comfort and confidence, while parents can learn about the importance of supervision for drowning prevention. Swim lessons are[...]

Quincy, MA, January – February 2026, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s swim lesson program is held in partnership with the Hale Family YMCA and Simmons University. The lessons are overseen by[...]

Concord, MA, January – March 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities.  Build strength, balance, and cardio in this dynamic class. Move through stations that challenge your muscles, boost endurance, and[...]

Wellesley, MA, January – June, 2026,  with Wellesley S.T.A.R.S. (Striving to Advance Recreational Services). Open to surrounding towns and communities. Wellesley S.T.A.R.S., Inc. offers comprehensive swim training and a competitive swim program for children and[...]

Concord, MA, January – March, 2026, 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 Arc[...]

Concord, MA, January – March, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Warm up your skills this winter. Join this Cooking Club to explore kitchen basics, try cozy winter recipes, and[...]

Boston and Newton, MA, through June 2026, with the Boston Ballet, intake interviews throughout summer.  Boston Ballet School Adaptive Dance Program is a full school-year, age-based program that provides dance instruction to students of all[...]

Brighton, MA, January 27th – March 24th, 2026, 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 2nd – June 3rd, 2026, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). Participants should be 23-80 years of age. There are two sets of rehearsals. One group meets on Mondays from 6:30-8:00[...]

Boston, MA, March & April 2026, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s swim lesson program is held in partnership with the Hale Family YMCA and Simmons University. The lessons are overseen by[...]

Quincy, MA, March and April 2026, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s swim lesson program is held in partnership with the Hale Family YMCA and Simmons University. The lessons are overseen by[...]

Worcester, MA, Sundays, March – June 2026, with the Seven Hill Family Support Center. A traditional competitive swim team that practices skills, achieves goals, and races for medals. Requires a commitment to weekly practices, assessment[...]