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DARBY'S DANCERS, PARENTS AND INSTRUCTORS

Darby’s Dancers is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to bringing the joy of the performing arts to as many children and adults with special needs as possible.

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DARBY'S DANCERS

You can be the difference

Join the Darby’s Dancers (DD) movement today for renewed strength, optimism, and perseverance for all!

The DD movement is our response to the world events we have all felt in one way or another. In this time of need and self-reflection, we are coming out stronger, more optimistic and with more tools to provide a greater sense of perseverance for all our dancers, studio members, and communities. Learn more about our redesigned program offerings today.

Darby’s Dancers’ youth volunteer program provides teens with the understanding and importance of life-long skill-sets in responsibility and leadership while developing genuine friendships and mentor-ships through providing one-on-one assistance to each of Darby’s dancers.

Darby’s Dancers gain confidence, coordination, strength, and lifelong friends, all while feeling like a star.

DD membership opportunties

Dancer's Memberships

We welcome all dancers, big and small, to join our membership.

An inclusive membership that benefits all to gain confidence, coordination, strength, and lifelong friendships.

Studio Memberships

Join the Darby’s Dancers (DD) studios movement today!

Dance Studios and Owners are the lifeblood of our organization and make it possible to keep the mission alive..

Available DD Resources

Join today for members only Darby’s Dancers Resources & benefits.

As a member of Darby’s Dancers, you can shop here to find apparel, dance routines, support groups and more!

Darby Does it Better

Darby Emma Jones (1999-2013) was born to Patrick and Valerie Jones of Huntsville, Alabama. Born with Down syndrome, a heart defect and leukemia, Darby lived a life full of passion, kindness, bravery, optimism, perseverance and loyalty.

Darby never met a person she did not like. She saw no differences in people regardless of their age, race, appearance, or disability. She was an avid dancer, musician, reader and writer. And Darby LOVED to dance!

She never had a bad day, despite her challenges. Darby’s life was short in duration but packed with a passion for living, loving and making others happy. Her dancing represented the job she felt in her heart and the impact she made on people of all ages continues today.

Darby’s Dancers was created to carry on Darby’s beautiful legacy and bring joy to as many children with special needs as possible.

Darby’s infectious smile and twinkling eyes are shining down from Heaven as she spreads her seeds of love and joy to all our future stars!

MEET Darby's Dancers

Testimonials

Darby's Dancers is truly an inspirational concept and program that opens its loving arms to children with special needs. Before Darby's Dancers, my daughter was unable to keep up with the typical dance studio and recreational dance programs. She is now flourishing with other Darby's Dancers, side-by-side with a widely talented group of volunteer teens and head coach who provide one-on-one instruction every week. She has become more self-confident, has improved her dance skills, and now has a group that she feels comfortable with and can call her own. Thank you so much for increasing the joy of these wonderfully, unique individuals!.

I love dance class! It feels like a party every week and all those mirrors on the wall just double the fun because it looks like I have twice as many friends! Dancing is great because it lets you move around in creative ways to music and hang out with friends! That’s one of life’s best combinations—music and friends! I am so thankful for my family that enjoys music with me and has taught me about all different kinds of music. We have family dance parties a lot and enjoying those even more since I started Darby’s Dancers three years ago.

Our family wishes to thank you for the impact and joy Darby's Dancers has brought to our lives. Daisy tried on her first recital dress and hasn't stopped beaming. She is making lasting friendships and dancing is a joy that carries over through the week

During our class, we give each dancer the opportunity to dance across the floor one at a time. Each girl has a smile that extends beyond the walls of our studio when she takes her turn to glide, turn or leap across the room. Those smiles melt my heart.

We can't thank you enough for founding Darby's Dancers. Our Maddie loves ballet class and looks forward to spending time with her new friends each week.

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Revolution Dance has a wonderful line of sensory friendly dance wear that would be great for our students. These dance wear items and costumes have been thoroughly tested and are specifically designed to be worn by children who have sensory issues. Most of our dancers fall in this category and we need to be mindful of their needs when we are choosing dance attire for them. This will make for a happier dancer who is comfortable (and cute!).

"Our goal is to give every child the tools to discover all that dance has to offer."

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Email Address

valerie@darbysdancers.org

Address

707 Chase Road
Huntsville, AL 35811

Phone

256-698-6212

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