Dancers with disabilities inspire
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Uploaded by UniversityofAlberta on Nov 27, 2009
U of A program encourages people with disabilities to turn life experiences into art
(Edmonton) We spend time validating each others life experiences, learning about coping and being grateful for the small things in life that many people take for granted.
Lindsay Eales is proud to be the artistic director for iDANCE Edmonton, a program thats aimed at increasing accessibility for dancers with disabilities.
The dancers have learned that disability has little to do with physical or mental abilities. As a group they honour each others personal stories and express their inner selves through movement.
Julie Heffel, who has been dancing with the group for six months, says once she tried it she was hooked.
We all have different stories. As soon as we get through the doorway we are all just people. Whatever were facing that day is left behind, said Heffel.
The program is delivered by the University of Albertas Steadward Centre for Personal & Physical Achievement. Donna Goodwin, executive director for the centre, says the program is created by the dancers, for the dancers.
The leadership for iDANCE comes from within the group. Each dancer brings a life story that adds to the creative fabric of their work.
The iDANCE Edmonton group was awarded this week with a Human Rights Award for Excellence, in the category of new/emerging organization. Eales says this award is a great honour.
People are hearing the voice that were bringing to our community about human rights and disability.
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I have a mentally-related disability and an occupational therapist. ^^
DeaneRenata 1 year ago
She is in a wheelchair right? I can walk I just can't think.
DeaneRenata 1 year ago
*clap Clap Clap*
DeaneRenata 1 year ago
I think it's important that everyone can get the chance to dance :) Great job!
VictoryAh95 1 year ago 2
wtf i was expecting some sick wheelchair tricks
spandexninja 1 year ago
A for effort.
nadiaboo1 2 years ago