Dancing for the disabled in Moscow
Published: 26 December, 2006, 13:44
The team organized the event wants it to be a good tradition. A few clubs providing dancing rehabilitation for the disabled do exist in Russia and the organizers hope it will instill confidence in the disabled.
Dance competitions for the disabled are popular and widespread in Europe. There are places with dance-floors for wheelchair users in almost every big city. For the first time, a large-scale contest of this type has taken place in Moscow.There are some important details that organizers face when arranging such contests. Besides finding a place for the dancing itself, there should be wheelchairs specially designed for the purpose. Disabled people go through the same dance routines as anyone else, and they are dressed up in beautiful gowns as well. The only difference is that dancing for these people is more than just a leisure activity. It's a rehabilitation process that cheers them up.
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