We glide with ease through our homes. Run up and down stairs and across football fields without hesitation. Play catch with the kids. Some of us even hula hoop our hearts out whenever we get the chance. But each movement is a gift we sometimes take for granted.

During the week of Jan. 23 through Jan. 28, 2012, Florida Dance Association and Tigertail Productions, a Knight Arts grantee, will present San Francisco-based Axis Dance Company during WinterFest as part of danceAble — a program that celebrates the gifts of dancers with and without disabilities. The week-long event features a Florida premiere, workshop and panel discussion.

The Florida Premiere of Axis Dance Company’s “Full of Words” by Marc Brew is a choreography based on the game, “You say a word, I say a word and we will make a sentence.” Instead of spoken word responses, dancers use their bodies to respond. Each movement is a bit of language — letters, words, assonant and consonant sounds, fragments, complete sentences and punctuation. The dancers create an intimate dialogue of movements that reflect the complexity of first encounters.

“Light Shelter,” by David Dorfman and “The Narrowing,” by Sebastian Grubb will also be featured as part of danceAble during WinterFest. In addition, a SERIOUS FUN! “Fundamentals of Physically Integrated Dance” workshop will be held at Inkub8. The workshop will focus on mixed-ability performance techniques and improvisations. To register, call 305-324-4337. Prices for single class are $15. A special deal for two classes is $45, which also includes one concert ticket.

AXIS Dance Company, Jan. 23rd through Jan. 28, 2012. Concert: Sat., Jan. 28, 2012, 8 p.m., Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Workshops: Tue. and Wed., Jan. 24 and 25, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Inkub8, 2021 N.W. First Place, (Wynwood) Miami – SERIOUS FUN! “Fundamentals of Physically Integrated Dance.” Register for workshops by calling Tigertail at 305-324-4337. Panel: Thurs., Jan. 26, 7 to 8 p.m., Inkub8, 2021 N.W. First Place, Miami. “A Strategy: How to Enter the Life of a Dancer with AXIS” — Free. Purchase tickets: $30 general admission, $20 student/senior, 65 up (with I.D.). Artist tickets $20 at Box Office only. Tickets are on sale online at www.tigertail.org, by calling 305-324-4337 or at the Colony Theatre box office the night of the concert.