Kehl School of Dance

Thanks to Jo Matzner's Sitting Ballet class at Kehl School of Dance my daughter who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair and crutches to get around can take ballet, just like her friends at school. She absolutely loves the class and is very proud to tell people that she takes ballet and will even be in a recital. Sitting Ballet gives her a chance to do something her typically developing peers do so she can talk with them about her ballet class; helps her feel that although she has cerebral palsy and uses crutches and a wheelchair, she is not so different from her friends at school; and gives her a wonderful chance to make friends with girls with challenges that are similar to hers. The girls have become quite close. And, so have the moms! Watching our girls on the monitor, we have had the rare opportunity to connect with others in similar situations. We have talked about helpful resources, products, and services as well as challenges and triumphs with our girls. I have also watched Lauren develop strength, balance, and work on being better able to modulate her body's movements, things that she really struggles with. Because she enjoys class so much, she is not aware she is essentially doing therapy! I also appreciate how accessible the space is, including the bathroom. We often struggle with spaces that are too small, don't have bars, or have steps to get inside so we really appreciate how easy it is to get in and out of and move around in the studio. Thank you for hosting Sitting Ballet! It is a very valuable program for the girls and their families.
5 12 years ago (09-03-2015)

I love it
5 12 years ago (30-04-2015)