Mondays
Class: Movement, Balance, and Martial Arts
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: St. Paul Pilates & Fitness, 2327 Wycliff St Ste 150, St Paul, MN 55114
Age: 14+
Class Description: Come and learn from certified Taekwondo Masters about setting and protecting your verbal and physical boundaries in an interactive and physical class. This class will provide a good workout focusing on body alignment, posture, and breathing all while moving. While all techniques learned in this class are not meant to be used in daily life, instructors will differentiate what movements can be used inside the classroom and which outside. Skills touched on in this class also include: balance and flexibility, core and leg strength, cardio, and focus of power. Have a great time learning about your body and ways to stay safe!
Cost: $100.00 per session
Fall Session: October 19th, October 26th, November 2nd, November 9th. November 16th, November 23rd, December 7th, and December 14th
Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com...
Tuesdays
Class: Cooking Class
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Richfield High School Culinary Arts Lab/Commercial Kitchen 7001 Harriet Ave, Richfield
Age: 9th Grade+
Class Description: Back by popular demand, our cooking class doesn’t just allow you to cook yummy meals and snacks, it allows you to connect with your friends! Anyone with Down syndrome or other developmental disabilities who is in 9th grade or through adulthood is welcome to join us. You will gain some new cooking skills, more experience in the kitchen, and learn to impress your friends and family with your tasty creations!
Cost: $100
Fall Session: October 20th, October 27th, November 3rd, November 10th, November 17th, December 1st, December 8th, and December 15th
Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com...
Thursdays
Class: Sensational Singers
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Toneworks TLC, 10913 Bren Rd E, Hopkins, MN 55343
Age: 14+
Class Description: Are you 14 years or older and love to sing? Then this group is for you! Join us as we partner with Toneworks, a highly respected local music therapy provider, to once again offer our adaptive choir The Sensational Singers! Each week the Sensational Singers come together to sing their favorite songs, build confidence, connect with friends, and most importantly — have FUN! If this sounds like a good fit for you, make sure to sign up soon as spots fill up fast!
Cost: $100
Fall Session: October 15th, October 22nd, October 29th, November 5th, November 12th, November 19th, December 3rd, December 10th, and December 17th for the concert!
Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com...
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Class: Third Thursdays
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: DSAMn Conference Room, 668 Transfer Road, St.
Age: 18+
Class Description: Third Thursday are events for Adults with Down syndrome ages 18+. These events are drop off in nature and vary by location.
Cost: Free
Register here:
October Wild Game: https://secure.ngpvan.com/93n6...
Turkey Bowling November: https://secure.everyaction.com...
Saturdays
Class: Advanced Acting
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: The Hive Collaborative 677 Hamline Ave N, St. Paul
Age: 14+
Class Description: Join DSAMn for an exciting 8-week Musical Theater class in partnership with Northern Starz Center for the Performing Arts! Northern Starz is a Minnesota performing arts organization dedicated to providing innovative, inclusive, and high-quality performing arts education. Their programs include theater, music, and performance opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, with an emphasis on creating a welcoming environment that encourages creativity, self-expression, and confidence. Whether you love being center stage or are looking to try something new, this class is designed to give everyone an opportunity to participate, build their skills, and express themselves.
The Fall session will be working on the show: Jingle Jam Theatre Time
Get ready to act, sing, dance, and laugh your way through eight weeks of theatre fun! Designed for individuals with special needs, Jingle Jam Theatre Time is all about building confidence, making friends, exploring creativity, and experiencing the joy of performing together. With music, movement, acting, and plenty of laughs, every class is a celebration of what makes each performer shine!
On the final day, family and friends are invited to enjoy a short Jingle Jam musical performance showcasing everything our amazing performers have learned and accomplished!
Cost: $125.00
Session: October 17th, October 24th, October 31st, November 7th, November 14th, November 21st, December 5th, and December 12th
Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com...
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Class: Sensational Singers
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Location: Toneworks TLC, 10913 Bren Rd E, Hopkins, MN 55343
Age: 14+
Class Description: Are you 14 years or older and love to sing? Then this group is for you! Join us as we partner with Toneworks, a highly respected local music therapy provider, to once again offer our adaptive choir The Sensational Singers! Each week the Sensational Singers come together to sing their favorite songs, build confidence, connect with friends, and most importantly — have FUN! If this sounds like a good fit for you, make sure to sign up soon as spots fill up fast!
Cost: $100
Fall Session: October 17th, October 31st, November 7th, November 14th, November 21st, December 5th, December 12th, December 19th (Concert Date)
Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com...
Virtual Drop In Weekly Programming
Feel free to join when you can during these ongoing virtual drop in programming.
Musical Theater Club - Mondays at 4:00pm, click here to get link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8168...
Adult Social Hour - Wednesdays at 4:00pm, click here to get link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8993...
Register Early & invite friends!
DSAMn classes need a minimum enrollment to run. Registration closes 7 days prior to the start of the session. We may need to cancel low-enrollment classes. If you register for a class that is cancelled you will notified and fully refunded within 5 business days of cancellation.
All classes are for people with Down syndrome in 9th grade through adult unless otherwise noted.
Additional programming may be added as available.
Please email ashleyazar@dsamn.org with any questions about programs
Program Scholarships and Financial Support
Cost should not be a barrier to participation in any DSAMn program. All our programs are offered on a sliding fee scale based on Federal Poverty Level Guidelines. Families living at or below 200% if FPL are eligible for the sliding scale.
If fees are an issue for any family even if you do not meet the guidelines above, please email dsamn@dsamn.org - we can help.
Health Policy
At this time masking is optional at all of DSAMn's programs and events. We ask that if you are sick with any symptoms to please stay home or attend virtually if available. If you have recently recovered from an illness please wear a mask to protect others in our vulnerable population. Masking requirements subject to change based on local requirements.
