There was a session at Neffa a few years ago, about doing dances that did not require actual dancing. This was for wheelchair bound and other disabled people. Involved a lot of hand motions, clapping and such. I forget who gave the session, but you may be able to look it up if you attended and/or have your program from then. Maybe it was 3 years or so ago? Maybe someone else on the list remembers the session?? Dave Colestock Harrisburg, PA
--- On Mon, 4/11/11, Chrissy Fowler <[email protected]> wrote: From: Chrissy Fowler <[email protected]> Subject: [Callers] Calling for dancers with disabilities To: "shared weight" <[email protected]> List-Post: [email protected] Date: Monday, April 11, 2011, 10:32 PM Hi all, I'm calling a couple of community dances this summer for a non-profit that mentors adult artists with varying developmental disabilities. A high proportion of the dancers will be their clients, or other similarly-disabled clients of their parent organization. The mentors and other agency staff will be on hand to dance as well. We're all very excited that this is happening, and I want to be sure it's a successful experience for the dancers, especially those with disabilities. Has anyone on this list done anything similar? If so, do you have any specific suggestions as I prepare? (On or off-list. Content or approach.) Thx! Chrissy Fowler Belfast, Maine _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list [email protected] http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers
