Dance Classes for Everyone
Inclusive, accessible dance classes for all abilities and backgrounds
Welcome to Wings To Fly Dance Company
Welcome to Wings To Fly Dance Company, where dance classes for everyone are more than a promise. They are lived, embodied, and celebrated every day.
At Wings To Fly, dance is not about fitting a mould. It is about freedom of expression, connection, and discovering what is already inside you.
“So impressed with Wings To Fly’s performance, truly proving there are no limits on Earth as it is in heaven. Love always leads the way.”
Ron Bova, audience member
Watch our video to see our inclusive dance classes in action:
Upcoming Workshops
List of Services
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March 21 2:30- 5 pm: Tara PattersonList Item 1
Injury Prevention & Strength for Dancers and Athletes.
Opportunity to build resilience, learn about your own weaknesses and strengths, boost performance confidence, and support long-term movement health.
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March 22 2- 4 pm: Crystal DelGiudiceList Item 2
Edgeworks Movement Lab
A welcoming movement lab for dancers and curious humans. Guided prompts and structured exploration, we discover new ways to move, connect, and play. Expect to leave feeling invigorated, curious, and more at home in your body.
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April 5 2-5 pm: Tasha ShirleyList Item 3
Mindful Daily Movement and Wellness Workshop
You’ll walk away with personalized tools—breath practices, movements, meditations, and sound rituals—that empower you to maintain mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing long after the session ends.
Future Workshops
Opening Dance to Everyone
Dance belongs to everyone.
Everybody. Every story. Every background.
Our dance classes for everyone are designed to remove barriers, not create them. Whether you are stepping into a studio for the first time or returning to dance in a new way, you are welcome here.
What Is Wings To Fly Dance Company?
Wings To Fly Dance Company is an inclusive dance community offering accessible dance classes for everyone. It is focused on creativity, self-expression, and unity.
We offer accessible dance classes that focus on:
- personal growth
- artistic freedom
- confidence through movement
- connection with others
Dance is the tool. Transformation is the outcome.
Who Is It Open To?
Our dance classes are for everyone. We welcome people of all races, abilities, and backgrounds, including disabled dancers and those with additional needs.
You do not need prior experience.
You do not need to “fit in”.
You only need the desire to express yourself through movement.
We support you to become the dancer you dream of becoming.
Find your voice and express yourself through the language of dance.
Why Choose Wings To Fly?
Diversity at the core
Every dancer is welcome. Ability and background are never barriers.
Accessible by design
Our inclusive dance classes adapt to the dancer, not the other way around.
Uniqueness celebrated
We help you uncover the unique artist within you, without comparison or pressure.
Unity through movement
Dance becomes a universal language that connects people beyond labels and divisions.
Life lessons through dance
As you learn to dance, you learn about yourself. Confidence, courage, and self-belief grow with every step.
Join our dance tribe
We rise together with passion, purpose, and togetherness.
About Wings To Fly
Meet the people and community behind our dance classes for everyone. Explore the About page and discover what makes Wings To Fly unique.
- Directors: The vision and leadership of Wings To Fly.
- Company Artists: Our core dancers and creative voices.
- Guest Artists: Visiting artists who inspire and collaborate.
- Volunteers: The people who help make everything possible.
- Alumni: Dancers who have grown and moved forward.
- Past Events: Performances and key moments from our journey.
Tena Patterson
Founding Director
Tena started dancing at 4 years old. As an adult, after 22 years of working with the Arc of St. Lucie and creating the Arc’s Performing and Visual Arts Program, Tena created Wings to Fly Dance Company. She established it with her daughters, Tasha and Tara.
Wings To Fly Dance Company is a registered non-profit organisation supporting both able and disabled dancers.
Book a Class
Book a class now. Join the Wings To Fly tribe.
Take the first step into dance classes for everyone, where inclusion is real and every dancer matters.
Support Our Mission
Help others realise their dream to dance.
Donate to Wings To Fly Dance Company and support inclusive, accessible dance for all.
Wings to Fly's mission is to provide a dance and healing space, where movement, vision,
community, & creativity come together in a safe & inclusive environment.
Training geared to take care of the physical body while nurturing the soul.
... A home where movement is for ALL
Wings to Fly Dance Company
is a non-profit Florida company with IRS 501 (c)(3) status.
