Down Syndrome Network

Respect My Groove Dance Class
2025-10-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-23 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Be Kind Community Education Center, 731 Grand Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85007, United States
Respect My Groove™ — A Dance Experience with The Be Kind Crew®
DSNetwork is partnering with The Be Kind Project, a nonprofit that inspires humanity and kindness through education and youth programs. Known nationally for their school programs and performances, The Be Kind Crew® will lead an 8-week dance series exclusively for tweens, teens, and adults with Down syndrome.
Participants will learn new moves, build confidence, and stay active — all while practicing respect, kindness, and teamwork. Respect My Groove™ is open to all skill levels and focuses on fun, fitness, and friendship.
Program Schedule:
– When: Sundays, Oct 5 – Nov 23, 1–2 PM
– Where: Be Kind Education Center, 731 Grand Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
– Who: Tweens through young adults with Down syndrome
– Cost: $45 for 8 weeks *scholarships available
– Spots: Limited to 20 participants
Come move, groove, and be part of something uplifting.
Register Today

Down to Box - Fall Session
2025-10-16 17:30 - 18:20, 2025-10-23 17:30 - 18:20, 2025-10-30 17:30 - 18:20, 2025-11-06 17:30 - 18:20, 2025-11-13 17:30 - 18:20, 2025-11-20 17:30 - 18:20 (America/Phoenix) | Banner Neuro Wellness – Gilbert, 207 N Gilbert Rd UNIT 201, Gilbert, 85234
Ever wanted to put on the gloves and get in the ring?
Down to Box fitness classes are sixty minutes of high energy, engaging and targeted boxing training specifically catered towards individuals needs and abilities. The class involves a warm-up, conditioning, group work, movement practice and cool down to provide a fun and thorough class.
Geared towards ages 13+ (younger participants considered on a case by case basis, please email info@dsnetworkaz.org).
This is a 6 week class, Thursdays at Banner Neuro Wellness in Gilbert.
$65/per participant (scholarships available)
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Down To Box in Tempe- Winter Session
2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | DSNetwork Enrichment Center, 1445 E Guadalupe Rd Suite 103, Tempe, AZ, 85283-3953, United States
Ever wanted to put on the gloves and get in the ring?
Down to Box fitness classes are sixty minutes of high energy, engaging and targeted boxing training specifically catered towards individuals needs and abilities. The class involves a warm-up, conditioning, group work, movement practice and cool down to provide a fun and thorough class.
Geared towards ages 13+ (younger participants considered on a case by case basis, please email kaili@dsnetworkaz.org).
This is a 6 week class, Tuesdays at DSNetwork Enrichment Center in Tempe.
$21 per class or $85 for all 6 classes (scholarships available)
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Down To Box in Gilbert- Winter Session
2026-01-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-22 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-29 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | DSNetwork Enrichment Center, 1445 E Guadalupe Rd Suite 103, Tempe, AZ, 85283-3953, United States
Ever wanted to put on the gloves and get in the ring?
Down to Box fitness classes are sixty minutes of high energy, engaging and targeted boxing training specifically catered towards individuals needs and abilities. The class involves a warm-up, conditioning, group work, movement practice and cool down to provide a fun and thorough class.
Geared towards ages 13+ (younger participants considered on a case by case basis, please email kaili@dsnetworkaz.org).
This is a 6 week class, Thursdays at Banner Neuro Wellness in Downtown Gilbert.
$21 per class or $85 for all 6 classes (scholarships available)
REGISTER NOW

Salsa Dance Class, Jan-Feb Session
2026-01-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-17 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-31 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Be Kind Community Education Center, 731 Grand Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85007, United States
Salsa/Partnering Dance Class With The Be Kind Crew®
DSNetwork is partnering with The Be Kind Project, a nonprofit that inspires humanity and kindness through education and youth programs. Known nationally for their school programs and performances, The Be Kind Crew® will lead an 8-week salsa / partnering dance series
Program Schedule:
– When: Saturdays, Jan 10 – Feb 28, 2–3PM
– Where: Be Kind Education Center, 731 Grand Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
– Who: Tweens through young adults with Down syndrome
– Cost: $45 for 8 weeks *scholarships available
– Spots: Limited to 20 participants
Come move, groove, and be part of something uplifting.
Register Today

Hip Hop Dance Class, Jan-Feb Session
2026-01-10 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-17 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-24 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Be Kind Community Education Center, 731 Grand Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85007, United States
Hip Hop Dance Class With The Be Kind Crew®
DSNetwork is partnering with The Be Kind Project, a nonprofit that inspires humanity and kindness through education and youth programs. Known nationally for their school programs and performances, The Be Kind Crew® will lead an 8-week hip hop dance series
Program Schedule:
– When: Saturdays, Jan 10 – Feb 28, 3–4 PM
– Where: Be Kind Education Center, 731 Grand Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
– Who: Tweens through young adults with Down syndrome
– Cost: $45 for 8 weeks *scholarships available
– Spots: Limited to 20 participants
Come move, groove, and be part of something uplifting.
Register Today

Buddy Up Tennis
2026-01-24 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-01-31 12:00 - 13:30 UTC
DSNetwork has partnered with Buddy Up for Life to offer a 90-minute tennis and fitness program designed for children and adults with Down syndrome – consisting of 60 minutes of professional tennis instruction and 30 minutes of fitness conditioning, for athletes ages 10 and over. This adaptive program enables athletes to flourish, succeed and reach their fullest potential by providing a unique environment that combines fitness and social activities. Each of the athletes is partnered with a volunteer Buddy to maximize their experience.
Session Dates: Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 21, Feb 28, Mar 7, and Mar 14
Clinic Date/Time: Saturdays, 12:00 – 1:30pm
Location: Indian School Park & Tennis Center, 4289 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
6 Week Clinic Fee: $115 total*
*All Athletes receive a team shirt and racquet. (Returning Athletes, please bring your shirt and racquet). Scholarships Available.
ATHLETE REGISTRATION
We are looking for Volunteer Buddies.
BE A BUDDY
