Down Syndrome Network

Adaptive Zumba
2024-01-13 10:30 - 11:15, 2024-02-10 10:30 - 11:15 UTC | DSNetwork Enrichment Center, 1445 E Guadalupe Rd Suite 103, Tempe, AZ, 85283-3953, United States
DSNetwork is offering FREE classes with Zumba® Adapted Dance Fitness instructor, Susan Alonzo!
These classes are designed for individuals ages 8 or older with Down syndrome who love music, dance, friends, and parties! Learn cool dance moves while exercising to a variety of fun beats from Latin American hits and international grooves, to pop music and more! These classes are easy to follow, yet fun and challenging for all who attend.
Parent or caregiver to remain at the event and are encouraged to join in the dance fitness fun!
What to Wear: Participants should wear comfortable clothing, athletic shoes. No hard-soled shoes, sandals or flip-flops please.
What to Bring: Water bottle
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Spring Picnic 2024
2024-03-30 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | Espee Park, 450 E Knox Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States
The Easter Bunny is coming to Espee Park on March 30!
Join us for a fun family day in the park: egg hunt, crafts, bubbles, outdoor games, and splash pad. We’ll supply food and fun, you bring a blanket, swim suit, towel and Easter egg basket.
Free
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Prom Shopping Day!
2024-04-18 16:30 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | One Small Step, 710 N Cooper Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85233
🌟Free Prom Shopping Day for Cloud Nine Prom attendees!! 🌟

To all Cloud Nine Prom Attendees, you are invited to a free Prom Shopping Day! Find suits, dresses and accessories!
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If you need a ride, text 480-759-9150.
If you haven’t RSVP’d for Prom yet, do that here.
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Cloud 9 Prom
2024-04-27 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix) | Phoenix Conservatory of Music, 1316 E Cheery Lynn, Phoenix, AZ, 85014, United States
DSNetwork in collaboration with Phoenix Conservatory of Music presents:
2024 Spring Prom – Cloud 9
FREE EVENT
Light Snacks, Desserts and Drinks will be served.
DJ Music with DJ Adam of Sonoran Desert Entertainment
Dress: Formal to Semi-Formal*
Ages: Teens and Adults with Down syndrome (13 and up)
All participants must be accompanied by a chaperoned adult.**
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Adaptive Zumba
2024-05-04 10:30 - 11:15 (America/Phoenix) | DSNetwork Enrichment Center, 1445 E Guadalupe Rd Suite 103, Tempe, AZ, 85283-3953, United States
FREE Adaptive class with Zumba® Adapted Dance Fitness instructor, Susan Alonzo!
These classes are designed for individuals ages 8 or older with Down syndrome who love music, dance, friends, and parties! Learn cool dance moves while exercising to a variety of fun beats from Latin American hits and international grooves, to pop music and more! These classes are easy to follow, yet fun and challenging for all who attend.
Parent or caregiver to remain at the event and are encouraged to join in the dance fitness fun!
What to Wear: Participants should wear comfortable clothing, athletic shoes. No hard-soled shoes, sandals or flip-flops please.
What to Bring: Water bottle
Register for Zumba

Down to Box
2024-06-06 17:30 - 18:20, 2024-06-13 17:30 - 18:20, 2024-06-20 17:30 - 18:20, 2024-06-27 17:30 - 18:20, 2024-07-11 17:30 - 18:20, 2024-07-18 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 (no class on July 4), Thursdays at Banner Neuro Wellness in Gilbert.
$65/per participant (scholarships available)
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UPLifted Voices
2024-09-10 16:00 - 16:50, 2024-09-17 16:00 - 16:50, 2024-09-24 16:00 - 16:50, 2024-10-01 16:00 - 16:50, 2024-10-08 16:00 - 16:50, 2024-10-15 16:00 - 16:50, 2024-10-22 16:00 - 16:50 (America/Phoenix) | DSNetwork Enrichment Center, 1445 E Guadalupe Rd Suite 103, Tempe, AZ, 85283-3953, United States
Join us for UPLifted Voices, a singing group for teens and tweens. Participants will have fun while they learn how to use their voices to make music in a healthy way. We will focus on a variety of genres of popular music and vocal techniques such as proper breathing, enunciation, and matching pitch. Come experience the pure joy of singing with friends! No experience needed.
UPBeat and UPLifted Voices are designed and facilitated by Board-Certified Music Therapists at Higher Octave Healing. Programs are designed to help participants gain social, communication, and cognitive skills through group music-making.

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UPBeat Percussion Ensemble
2024-09-10 17:00 - 17:50, 2024-09-17 17:00 - 17:50, 2024-09-24 17:00 - 17:50, 2024-10-01 17:00 - 17:50, 2024-10-08 17:00 - 17:50, 2024-10-15 17:00 - 17:50, 2024-10-22 17:00 - 17:50 (America/Phoenix) | DSNetwork Enrichment Center, 1445 E Guadalupe Rd Suite 103, Tempe, AZ, 85283-3953, United States
Teens and tweens are welcome to join us for DOWNBeat, a lively percussion group. No experience needed. Come play hand drums and other percussion instruments. Learn new skills and play music with friends. This class will teach the basics of rhythm and drumming in a fun and accessible environment. Join us as we use popular music and drumming to help participants learn social skills, teamwork, communication skills, and more! All abilities are welcome.

UPBeat and UPLifted Voices are designed and facilitated by Board-Certified Music Therapists at Higher Octave Healing. Programs are designed to help participants gain social, communication, and cognitive skills through group music-making.

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Down to Box
2024-10-03 17:30 - 18:20, 2024-10-10 17:30 - 18:20, 2024-10-17 17:30 - 18:20, 2024-10-24 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 (no class on Halloween, Thursdays at Banner Neuro Wellness in Gilbert.
$65/per participant (scholarships available)
Register for Down to Box
