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Inclusive Learning for Differentiated Needs
We understand that finding an inclusive enrichment environment that truly supports children with diverse needs is a priority for many families. To provide a dedicated space for these learners, ACT 3 Drama Academy is proud to partner with Tesserae, a specialised therapy and enrichment centre that supports neurodiverse children with developmental and behavioural needs.
Who Is This Program For?
This Dance program is exclusively for neurodiverse children aged 5 and above.
The curriculum is tailored to the developmental stage of the students:
• Younger children engage in basic movements, rhythm play, and imitation.
• Older children and teens explore more complex choreography, teamwork, and performance-based skills.
With individualised teaching, every child moves forward at a pace that suits them, regardless of their ability level.
The Approach
This program is thoughtfully designed for children who learn best with clear structure, predictable routines, gentle pacing, and supportive guidance. It utilizes Tesserae’s unique methodology, which combines the creativity of the arts with the rigour of behavioural science.
The curriculum is led by Dr Dominic Leong, a specialist in special needs education, who dedicated his research to understanding how neurodiverse children learn movement, rhythm, and choreography. It focuses on helping children understand and remember movements through clear cues, predictable routines, and supportive guidance.
Program Benefits
The fun part is the dancing. The best part is the progress. This program supports neurodiverse children in the following ways:
• Builds Motor Skills: Helps your child improve coordination, balance, and overall movement in a structured way.
• Supports Sensory Regulation: Uses rhythm and movement to provide the right kind of sensory input to help children feel calm and focused.
• Enhances Communication Skills: Encourages children to express themselves through movement and understand cues like turn-taking and shared attention.
• Boosts Cognitive Learning: Strengthens memory, focus, and the ability to follow steps by learning simple choreography.
• Grows Social Skills: Provides a safe, welcoming space to practice interacting and cooperating with others.
• Encourages Independence: Builds confidence by helping children start tasks on their own and manage their own learning.
ABOUT Dr. Dominic Leong
Dr. Dominic Leong is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) and the Clinical Director of Tesserae. He brings over a decade of experience working with children and adolescents with diverse learning and developmental needs. A leading voice in the region for innovative, ethical, and child-centred ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) practice, he also serves as an adjunct professor with Endicott College, where he teaches postgraduate programmes to aspiring professionals.
Dr. Dominic’s research focuses on integrating behavioural science with the performing arts to create meaningful new learning pathways for neurodivergent children. His work spans collaborations with schools, universities, and theatre companies, where he has built innovative approaches such as self-instruction procedures that strengthen learner independence and confidence. His studies have been recognised for their impact and have been featured at conferences across Southeast Asia.
A strong believer in holistic, family-involved intervention, Dominic advocates for transdisciplinary partnerships that place the child’s wellbeing at the centre. His work continues to bridge the gap between evidence-based practice and creative expression, making performing arts more inclusive and accessible for every learner.
Fee
Term Fee for 10 weekly sessions
$1500
Duration
Each term has 10 weekly sessions
Duration of each session is 1hr 45mins
Venue
To be held at Act 3’s premises at 126 Cairnhill Road
Segmenting of age/classes
Our classes are customized and formed based on the profiles of the children we’re working with.
We run each class with ratios between 1:2 and 1:4.
Free trial classes
Please note that the free trial class also enables Dr. Dominic to assess whether a child meets the prerequisite skills to participate in the full-time programme.
If cases where prerequisite skills are not demonstrated, your child may be advised to work separately with Dr. Dominic first to build the foundational skills.
For more information on the dance programme,
you may also visit https://tesserae.sg/dance-enrichment-special-needs
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