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Dance Education Canada is passionate about promoting dance for all ages, levels and abilities. We encourage all dance spaces to be inclusive and supportive of dancers of all abilities. We appreciate the insight and experience of all our podcast guests who have shared their views and experiences particularly on inclusive dance with us. We welcome all perspectives of inclusion, which is why we are very excited to welcome dance educator and researchers Ms. Leah Antonellis to our program today, who will share her research on the inclusion of neurodiverse voices in dance training. GUEST: Leah Antonellis (MA, BFA) is an educator and advisor for neurodiverse students as well as a PhD candidate in Dance Studies at Middlesex University in London. She has developed several inclusive movement curriculums in both public and private studio settings throughout the US. Her research focuses on the empowerment of autistic and neurodivergent young adults through autonomy support and the incorporation of their voices in dance programming. INSTA: @lantonellis LINKEDIN: Leah Antonellis 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.