Sharing the Arts is a non-profit performing arts program for individuals with mild to moderate developmental delays, including chromosomal abnormalities, Asperger's, genetic anomalies and other developmental delays. Our mission is to enhance the lives of individuals with special needs through the performing arts.

Classes are led by teachers with support staff to provide redirection and assistance. Pre-teen through college-age volunteers serve as assistants, demonstrators, mentors as well as friends in the class. Presentation and performance opportunities exist for some classes.

Sharing the Arts offers dance, acting and vocal classes through the Ridgewood Community School. Classes are currently held Saturday mornings at Orchard Elementary School in Ridgewood. 

Musical Theatre programs are offered at local high schools including Ridgewood, Glen Rock and Glen Ridge High Schools. 

The classes are held during the week after school at the high schools. The clubs are a collaboration between the high school volunteers and the STA students in which they work on all aspects of putting on a production leading up to their stage performance! 

Programs:

• 1Gym4All: 1 Gym 4 All's goal is to provide the community with a sensory gym, giving children with all abilities an opportunity to play while accommodating their sensory needs in a fun, safe environment.
• Saturday Programs
• Musical Theater at:
  • Glen Rock High School
  • Ridgewood High School
  • Glen Ridge High School
• North Jersey Panthers Cheerleading
• Exceptional Experience Program

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Adaptive Sports Art / Writing / Poetry Music / Dance / Theater Recreation / Social / Sports Basic Needs / Assistance Accepts Donations of Goods Community Community Education Community Service Drop In / Community Center Volunteer Opportunities Family & Support Services Caregiving Child Care / After School Divorce & Co-Parenting Family Support Grandparenting LGBTQ LGBTQ Parenting Parenting & Caregiving Youth Groups Seasonal Programs Summer Camp
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Family Conflict & Distress Teen Issues Intellectual and Developmental Needs Assistive Technology Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Communication Disorders I / DD Day Program Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Learning Disabilities Special Needs Medical Physical Disability Physical Illness
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Social Skills Treatment Setting In Community
Areas Served	Bergen County

Last Updated: 07/10/21