About
Angie strives to provide various options in movement and expression for people with physical impairments. She might demonstrate the movement at a higher or lower intensity level with arms raised all the way up, kept mid-level or no arms at all! Angie can teach a rotational motion with their arms, whole body, or just with her head.
Angie may stand up, sit down, or switch back and forth throughout the class. We understand that a physically integrated dance class does not stop at solely providing instructions from a seated position because we all have different capacities.
Some of our dance classes may involve instructions for movements requiring the use of a body part that might not easily translate into your body and ability. Angie recognizes that it can be difficult and frustrating to explain that the instructed movements are not adaptable to your body's capability. So she always offers alternative actions for her dancers.
We understand that accessibility is a continuous process and must continually reevaluate, reshape, and refine our practice.
What is Accessible Dance?
Angie Binns
I'm a half-British and half-French lass, originally from London. I left for the states and landed in San Diego in 1986.
I classically trained at two performing Arts schools in the UK, including the Arts Educational in England. As the principal dance teacher for the French Lycee in London, I worked with Lady Diana at Eton Square Nursery. At these nursery schools, I taught all the children jazz and ballet. When I moved to San Diego, I began to work in film and theatre, a true passion in my life.
My journey with teaching Parkinson's clients sprung up when I completed my BA in 2004 in Holistic Health. One of my clients has suffered for years. My journey with him led me to train with David Leventhal(of the Mark Morris Ballet), an expert in dance for Parkinson's Disease.
Today I continue to do film and Voiceover work occasionally. I live in San Diego and am still passionate about traveling and mobility.