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At Dance Education Canada, we embrace a world of dance that is inclusive of all ages, levels and abilities. We welcome dancers from varying backgrounds and encourage all those interested seeking this unique artistic experience to do so. Now, you will notice on our podcast platform that this is not our first podcast on the topic of inclusive dance classes, yet always welcome another perspective, approach and insight into this topic, because we feel that this message and these adaptations need to continue to be recognized, discussed and made. So today we are excited to welcome yet another expert in this field to our program the founder and both executive and artistic director of Abilities Dance Ms. Ellice Patterson. Ellice Patterson is the founder/executive and artistic director of Abilities Dance, a Boston-based dance company that welcomes artists with and without disabilities. Ellice earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from Wellesley College and her Masters of Science in Management Studies from Boston University Questrom School of Business. She is also the executive director of BalletRox, a Boston-based dance education program that provides youth with access to quality dance education in Boston Public Schools. Ellice has given lectures and workshops at schools, universities, and organizations across the country, some of which include Harvard Graduate School of Education, Fidelity Investments and Boston University. INSTA: @abilitiesdanceboston @ballet_rox WEBSITE: abilitiesdanceboston.org balletrox.info Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada (DEC), and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Please note that Canada's National Academy of Dance Education is now operating as Dance Education Canada.