At times, the Opening Ceremonies for last year’s Paralympic Games was a beautiful celebration of the talents of the disabled dancers and athletes onstage, like when the brilliant South African dancer Musa Motha made magic with his crutches. But then came a moment that many in this disability dance community found upsetting: The nondisabled performers […]

In Rachid Ouramdane’s Tenir le temps, Annie Hanauer articulates the choreography with unforced precision, her natural demeanor and smooth transitions the perfect fit for Ouramdane’s undulating, abstract patterns. Few seem to notice that there is something slightly different about her: Hanauer was born missing part of her left arm, and now has a prosthetic one. […]

Increased confidence. Better range of motion. Improved balance. A sense of freedom. Most dancers, including those who are blind or partially sighted, would say that ballet training teaches all of these. Though dance is a highly visual art form, there’s no denying the kinesthetic reward of moving the body. That’s exactly why these students attend […]