Programs
Try It Free Dance Class Series - Summer Session
Summer Dance Party
Looking to try out a dance class? Look no further than our free ‘Try It!’ series. Experience a full 4 weeks of dance class completely free of charge. Spots are limited, and registration to attend the full 4 weeks is required – sign up today!
Age: 18+
Price: Free!
Date: Thursday, August 6th - 27th, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Acadia Aquatic & Fitness Centre - 9009 Fairmount Dr SE, Calgary
Registration: Try It! Free Dance Class Series - National accessArts Centre
Each class will involve activities like: A friendly welcome and warm-up, dance steps, fun improvisation, and moving around the room, creating your own movement and sharing it with others, dancing with different props, breaks to rest, chat, and connect
Prioritizing accessibility for the disability community, Community Dance Classes at the NaAC are created for anyone 18 and older from all skills, genders, and backgrounds. All movement styles, levels, and abilities are welcome!
4 spots will be held for SOA athletes.
All abilities welcome!
Age: 18+
Price: $136 ($17 per session)
Date: Tuesday, July 7th - August 25th, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Acadia Aquatic & Fitness Centre - 9009 Fairmount Dr SE, Calgary
Registration: to learn more or register now, contact NaAC at (403) 253-3174.
Registration
Our partner NaAC handles all registrations for these programs. Register now:
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To register now, contact NaAC at (403) 253-3174 or visit the link below:
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FAQ - everything you need to know
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Partnership Program?
How do I register?
You sign up with the Partner (online, in person, or by contacting them).
They may ask for your permission to share your info with Special Olympics – this is to register you as a Special Olympics athlete in the program.
In some cases, you might need to register with both the Partner and Special Olympics.
How much does it cost and how do I pay?
Costs may be higher than typical Special Olympics community programs.
You’re paying the club or organization directly. If the cost is a concern, please talk to the Partner or Special Olympics. Support may be available.
How is Special Olympics involved?
What about competition?
A Partnership Program is a sport program run by a local club, facility, organization, or service provider, with support from Special Olympics. These programs are typically integrated programs where athletes with an intellectual/developmental disability and athletes without an intellectual/developmental disability play together.
Even though the Partner leads the program, Special Olympics helps make sure it meets our standards and values. You’ll still be a Special Olympics athlete when you join.
Registration is usually done through the Partner, not directly with Special Olympics. Here’s how it works:
Fees are set by the Partner, and you’ll pay what their members pay. This means:
Even though the Partner runs the day-to-day program, Special Olympics is actively involved. We help by training coaches (at no cost to the Partner), providing equipment, promoting the program, hosting try-it days and events, supporting with administration and helping resolve any major issues.
You’re officially a Special Olympics athlete while participating in a Partnership Program.
We are working with our communities and affiliates to put a plan in place for athletes to participate in our competitions. Right now, Partner athletes are not in the Special Olympics Games cycle. This may change in the future.