Purple Tutu in Alexandria gives special needs children ballet classes

For the last nine years, children with Down syndrome in Alexandria, Virginia, have had the opportunity to be introduced to ballet thanks to The Purple Tutu .

The program is now under the umbrella of ArtSpireVA , a group that works to make dance more accessible.

Program Director Madison Harden brought The Purple Tutu to Alexandria with the goal of teaching ballet to dancers in the special needs community.

Every Sunday, young dancers meet up at the Just Dance Studio and receive a free 30-minute ballet class, taught by members of the West Potomac High School Dance team.

The high school’s connection to The Purple Tutu brings pride to Principal Jessica Statz.

“We have so many great kids,” Statz said “This is one way

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