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Everyone can dance!
American DanceWheels Foundation (ADF) is the home of the first American Style Wheelchair Ballroom and Latin Dance Program in the world.
Our mission is to provide people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to partner dance by pairing one person with an ambulatory disability with an able bodied partner.
Widener Memorial LipDub of Lady Gaga - Born This Way
ADF students at Widener Memorial School created a lip-dub tribute to Lady Gaga. "Born this way"
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A Very Busy Summer for ADF
American DanceWheels Foundation (ADF) has been very busy over the past few months
Click here to see all that we have accomplished
A New ADF Video
Temple University Film Students came to Widener Memorial School and created a video of ADF's work at the school.
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ADF's Fall Events Posted!
American DanceWheels Foundation (ADF) will be featured in many locations this fall.
Click here to see where we will be performing.
ADF Dance Students to Debut Music Video!!!
Students from the Widener Memorial/Temple University Dance Class to Debut Music Video!!! Middle and high school students from Widener have teamed up with their partners from Temple University to create a full-length dance video.
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ADF Dancers to Appear in a Motion Picture
Aubree Marchione and Matthew Clark, both trained by American DanceWheels, were selected as dancers in an upcoming movie.
Read the press release for "Musical Chairs" here
Standing Dance Partner Positions Available for Dancers Using Wheelchairs $$$
We have a number of opportunities for able-bodied dance partners. Click here for more details.
ADF Receives $5,000 Quality of Life Grant
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation has awarded ADF a $5,000 Grant to be used for our "So You Think you Can't Dance Program". Click here to read more.
Join our Newest Dance Classes
Moss Rehab Hospital and American DanceWheels Foundation Presents Social Dance Classes for Dancers Using Wheelchairs and Standing Partners. Click here for more details.
What's happening at ADF
Read the story of ADF Dancer Diane Murphy 'In Her Own Words'
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ADF's social dance program is designed for ...
About ADF 
Dancing is an Art of Grace and Beauty
American DanceWheels is an artistic organization that trains individuals with disabilities, their able-bodied partners, ballroom dance teachers, adaptive recreational therapists as well as occupational and physical therapists the art of Wheelchair Ballroom and Latin Dancing. Seminars for individuals, professional dance teachers and therapists are held so that this method of wheelchair dancing can be taught to people using wheelchairs in all communities.
Our program is one of a kind and the only written, structured, and trademarked curriculum of Ameican Style Wheelchair Dancing the world.
Sit Down and Dance
We offer social dance classes at our studios in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Connecticut, Ohio, Washington, D.C., Canada and the U.K. Additional studios are planned. We even offer private dance classes for wedding couples! American DanceWheels is also available for performances at your school, organization, or facility. Our performers employ the language of dance to break down the social barriers that exist between people with disabilities and the able-bodied world.
Contact us to schedule a performance or for more details.
We offer ADF Teacher Training Seminars to provide Wheelchair Ballroom and Latin Dance instruction to dance instructors, dancers using wheelchairs, and therapists. View the highlights of our most recent seminar or contact us for information about upcoming seminars.
Everyone Can Dance
ADF teaches ‘American Style’ dancing where the male leads regardless if he is standing or seated in a wheelchair. We focus on social dancing and are not driven by competitions although individuals can progress to competitions if they choose. If you can move your wheelchair and take direction you can dance. Both individuals who use either power or manual wheelchairs, full or part-time, are encouraged to participate.
