Welcome to the CWDA website
The Canadian Wheelchair Dance Academy
The CWDA provides opportunities for all people using wheelchairs to experience dance. The dream of dancing becomes a reality through our onsite and online wheelchair dance programs.
About Us
The Canadian Wheelchair Dance Academy connects wheelchair users to the sheer pleasure of music and dance. Participants, together with a dancing partner or in formation groups, learn movement, style and patterns in a variety of dances. Dancers can be all ages, mobility and skill levels.
We invite you to join the dance! For more information:
Please call Email
604-862-8761 triplettmail_hotmail.com
The CWDA was founded by Toni Triplett, in 2007. Ms. Triplett is currently the Artistic Director and Principle Instructor for the CWDA based in Vancouver, B.C. Canada
Ms. Triplett has been teaching classical ballroom dance for over 30 years. She first began her dance career with the Fred Astaire Dance Studios.
Ms. Triplett's mission is to share her knowledge of wheelchair dancing with the world so all wheelchair users can enjoy the dance.
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http://www.ted.com/talks/eythor_bender_demos_human_exoskeletons.html
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Linking people with disabilities to rewarding activities
Performances
WheelDance Exhibiton - The CWDA has been invited to choreograph the starting celebration dance and participate in the Rick Hansen Torch Relay, More news to follow.
Classes:
Friday 1:00 pm Tsawwasen KinVillage Community Centre.
Group Formation Class. Everyone Welcome
2:00 pm - Private lessons available
Monday 6:00 pm -9:00 pm Vancouver Locations
6:00 pm - Group Formation Class with partners
7:00 pm - WheelDance Exhibition Practice. Dancers wanted.
8:00 pm - Private lessons available
Workshops: On or offsite workshops are available. We will train you to conduct a wheelchair dance program in your community or organization. For more information on all of the above call Toni 604-862-8761.
All inquiries are welcome.
Toni Triplett
Artistic Director and
Principle Instructor
Phone:
604-862-8761
Email:
triplettmail_hotmail.com
Exciting News!
Check back for the latest update
Online Classes and Courses will be available
Coming Soon in October,2011
My apologies for the delay in our launch!
We're getting there.
More Great News
The CWDA was invited to choreograph the starting celebration dance for the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Man in Motion Relay.
It was great fun and we wish all participants a wonderful time.
If you are interested in knowing more about Rick Hansen's Man in Motion 25th Anniversary Relay check out www.rickhansen.com
Online Classes and Courses Coming Soon in August 2011
Watch for these exciting opportunities to learn to wheelchair dance and train others to wheelchair dance in your organization or community right online. No more searchng and traveling outside your home or community to learn. All training will be available to CWDA members. Registration information will be available soon.
Training videos - Online training videos will be available to members of the CWDA. Training videos for couples, therapuetic recreation groups and exhibiton wheelchair dance groups or couples. Everyone can find something here...everyone will have a chance to dance.
Professional Indepth Training - Available soon to Recreational Therapists, caregivers and other professionals working with wheelchair users.
Webinars • Web conferencing will be used to conduct live meetings, training, and presentations via the Internet.
Community Events - This will give people all over North America an opportunity to mention what is happening with wheelchair dancers in their community. Wheelchair Dance Meetups around the world will eventually be available.
Coming Soon - If you are interested contact CWDA and place your name on the list of orders
THE CANADIAN WHEELCHAIR DANCE ACADEMY
Our Wheelchair Dance Training e-Book coming soon
Proudly Presents
Designed For:
Recreation Therapists
Extended Care Staff
Community Service Groups
Rehabilitation Hospitals
Senior Centers
The Military
Dance Studios
Universities
Colleges
Parks and Recreation
Wheelchair Users and Partners
Anyone who wants to dance again!
Learn wheelchair dance moves, patterns and formations for evey level of interest and ability.
Everyone using a wheelchair can dance. We show you how using our comprehensive easy to follow instructions.
Learn to set up complete wheelchair dance programs in your organization or community. Step by step instructions, musical suggestions and lesson plans will make this a most enjoyable program to implement.
CDWA
Once we have launched with our new website DVDs will be available upon special reguest. check back in October, 2011.
