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Dance Class for Developmentally Disabled
Reported by Carolyn Clifford
Web produced by Christiana Ciolac

This is the time of year we really start thinking about being out of shape. You don't have to be young, in shape and perfect to exercise.

Because everyone should have a chance to dance.

In this dance class, the beat is a blast, the words are wonderful and the atmosphere is amazing oh and the participants are developmentally disabled.

"I get a lot more smiles. It's very exciting," said Instructor Peggy Dimerchurio.

It's called "My Chance to Dance" and it's based on the belief that anyone can get moving. The newest class for CC Plus Dance Studio has already received the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness Award.

CC Plus owners Dawn Malek and Kathy Hinchman choreographed the routines specifically for the dancers' needs, that means a lot of repetition and great songs.

"We bring them what they want. We call exercise in disguise. Exercise part of it at all," said Dawn Malick.

Janet Cerny has been dancing for a year now. Her favorite part is the shakers.

"You shake em when you dance. They're full of like popcorn seeds."

Instructor Peggy Dimerchurio says a lot of her students can't do much when they first come to class.

"But as classes go by they learn.. Same as everybody else," said Peggy.

Same as everybody else, but compared to many couch potatoes they are a lot happier and a lot more fit.

You can contact CC Plus at 586-792-5897 for more.



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