Workshop 5 of the Adaptive Teaching Series - you can also register for JUST this workshop.

Props can be transformative when they’re used to support function, comfort, and agency, not to force someone into a shape or make someone feel like they “can’t achieve” something. Prop Party is a hands-on, highly practical workshop on how to use common props (and everyday substitutes) to adapt movement for a range of needs, including, but not limited to, considerations for larger bodies, limited mobility, injuries, chronic illness, balance concerns, and fatigue.

We’ll explore a wide variety of prop usage that creates more points of contact, reduces joint strain, and offers options for students who need less weight-bearing or more stability. You’ll learn how props can support nervous system regulation, and how to cue prop use in a way that avoids singling people out or implying a hierarchy of advanced vs. easy.

Expect a lab-style format: we’ll take a handful of common shapes and build multiple prop-supported variations for each. You’ll leave with prop confidence and a clearer sense of how to make props feel normal, empowering, and available to everyone.