Tiny Dancers

NBC News story about a ballerina class for little girls who have cerebral palsy and other movement disorders.

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Tags:

• 'cerebral
• palsy'
• ballet
• 'physical
• therapy'

[Liamhaze]

I have CP too, but I don't think that I should post it.

[hotlez008]

what a wonderful thing for these children :)

[michaeladancerecital]

I am 18 years old with Hemiplegia Moderate Cerebral Palsy.

I been taking ballet classes since I was 5 years old in September of 1998 & I been taking jazz & modern classes since 18 years old in August of 2011.

[americangirlballet]

I love seeing people help others to dance, even though they have some physical limitations. I used to dance en pointe for a long time and jump with beats and run like everyone else, but I injured my ankle 6 months ago and now I have foot drop. I have to wear an AFO if I want to walk normally. I am still dancing in my regular classes. I do my best, even though I probably look silly with a foot that won't point.

[ghall25]

Joanne you are god sent!

[TheTheater4life]

I dont like programs that SUGAR COAT the truth for these girls. They should get to go all out with things like that & show all the wonderful things they can do. I have CP & I do performing arts. Its the real deal! I know because my director treats me like every else in my troupe instead of babying me. I wish all girls with CP do all the things that I've done. It could make them as happy as its made me!

[KcAriaGirl]

so sweet and nice.

[83clk]

wow thats fantastic! i work with children who have special needs i know alot of them would love something like this class!!!

[ahaili]

that's awesome!! what a wonderful class! my sister has down syndrome and was in a dance class similar to that.

[Tiffy149stargirl101]

wats cp

[ooohdelally]

I wish there was something like this for my little girl - she is 2 and has CP. What a wonderful class xx