Darby's Dancers
Darby’s Dancers is a 501(c)(3) organization founded by the parents of Darby Jones of Huntsville, Alabama. Darby’s Dancers provides an opportunity for children with special needs to participate in the performing arts through dance education.
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At once-a-week classes, Darby's Dancers learn all types of dance in a fun, encouraging atmosphere. Dancers in the program gain confidence, coordination, strength and lifelong friends, all while feeling like a star. DD also provides volunteer opportunities for teens. Our youth volunteers learn important lessons in responsibility and friendship by providing one-on-one assistance to each of Darby's dancers.
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DD classes are taught by volunteer dance instructors and take place in donated studio space. The charitable contributions of youth volunteers, dance instructors, community dance studios and local businesses allow DD to provide dance classes, supplies and costumes to dancers with special needs at no cost to their parents.
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
Progressing Ballet Technique is a program developed by Marie Walton-Mahon to help students advance in all dance forms by training muscle memory. PBT focuses on core stability, weight placement and alignment. PBT is practiced internationally.
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This cutting-edge program is ideal for dancers and athletes, offering a proactive approach to injury prevention and rehabilitation, while fostering improved posture, optimal weight placement, and a robust core.
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DiscoverDance
DiscoverDance supports early childhood dance educators in creating joyful, meaningful, and developmentally aligned dance experiences for young children. Through research-based tools, play-centered curriculum, and hands-on training, teachers are inspired, and equipped to nurture every child’s curiosity, creativity, and love of movement. DiscoverDance emphasizes a "how to teach" approach rather than just "what to teach," using 11 core concepts like size, speed, and direction.
