About Us
Founded in the midst of the Pandemic in 2020 when many programs for students with disabilities came to a sudden stop, I began this dance school with the intention of creating a space where adults with disabilities like my daughter could cultivate connections with their peers, express their creativity, and most of all, have fun! What started as a small meet up of four students at our local park has now grown into an established class of over 20 students in a professional dance studio space. Drawing from my background of over 13 years of special needs education and ballroom dancing, my goal is to not only provide a space where students come to learn, but also somewhere they have the freedom to express themselves through dancing, music and the arts.
Meet the Founder
Hello! My name is Rita and I am the founder and director of Wellness Dance Academy. Together with my co-director, Caroline, our goal is to foster a love of learning and creativity.
-Rita Khachikyan
Our Instructors
“A creative education has the power to catapult children into a lifetime of curiosity.”
— Caroline McClaugherty
Rebekah Casillas
Shoh Harvey
