Music & art therapy · Santa Monica
A Dance Therapy
Child-led dance and movement therapy for autistic, ADHD, sensory-sensitive and non-verbal children in Santa Monica: parent-and-me groups, semi-private and private sessions.
- Ages
- Ages 3+
- Price
- Ask the provider
- Where
- 1806 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica
Dance and movement therapy classes
Dance and movement therapy for neurodivergent and differently-abled children, including autistic, ADHD, sensory-sensitive, non-verbal and emotionally complex kids. Sessions are child-led rather than following a strict curriculum, and blend creative movement, play, music, mindfulness, somatic techniques and Reiki, with custom setups of swings, mats and art (Swing Flow™ Therapy). Parent & Me groups are Tiny Movers (ages 3–6) and Groovy Movers (6–12), where a caregiver takes part throughout. Semi-private sessions pair 2–3 dancers, private classes are one-on-one, and teen and adult groups (13+) add ballet, jazz and contemporary technique. No prior dance experience or spoken language is needed. Run by Adriana Fernandes in Santa Monica; the site says applications are always open. Westside Regional Center vendor.
- Dance and movement therapy, Parent and me movement classes, Semi-private and private movement sessions and Reiki-infused mindfulness
- Adriana Fernandes, ABT Certified Ballet Teacher, Autism Movement Therapy Provider, Reiki Master
About A Dance Therapy
A Dance Therapy is a holistic movement program in Santa Monica founded and directed by Adriana Fernandes, known to students as Miss "A", an ABT® Certified Ballet Teacher, Autism Movement Therapy® Provider and Reiki Master with 30+ years of dance teaching experience. It offers dance and movement therapy for neurodivergent and differently-abled children, and is listed as a Westside Regional Center vendor on the center's services list.
- ABT Certified Ballet Teacher
- Autism Movement Therapy Provider
- Reiki Master
- Westside Regional Center vendor
Where and how to reach them
1806 Lincoln BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404
Details from adancetherapy.com, checked October 12, 2026. Prices, dates and spaces change: check with A Dance Therapy before you sign up. Something wrong or missing? Write to hello@summerground.com.