I always think of dancing as being a very visual activity.
Recently, I had the opportunity to judge a dance competition at the Center for Blind Women, in New Delhi, thanks to my friend Lado who teaches yoga at the Center. What did I expect? I don't know.
All I know is that I was blown away. From the guy who took off his jacket and threw it on stage, to the girl who showed her adas in "Maar Daala," each one of them brought their unique personality, their passion for dance and their determination. Some of them were so good that I didn't even realize that they had a problem with their vision until they would turn and then end up facing a wrong direction, away from the audience and continue dancing.
It was inspiring and humbling. One girl was on the verge of stepping off the stage several times but the volunteer helped orient her. But she kept dancing undeterred.
I have attended workshops where we had to move with our eyes closed. It can be terrifying! And to do a choreographed dance with intricate footwork, without your vision to guide you can be really challenging.
Watching these kids dance their hearts out despite their limitations just made me really happy! And watching their faces light up, I knew they were happy as well. It just made me appreciate the magic of dance; it can truly cross all barriers...
Recently, I had the opportunity to judge a dance competition at the Center for Blind Women, in New Delhi, thanks to my friend Lado who teaches yoga at the Center. What did I expect? I don't know.
All I know is that I was blown away. From the guy who took off his jacket and threw it on stage, to the girl who showed her adas in "Maar Daala," each one of them brought their unique personality, their passion for dance and their determination. Some of them were so good that I didn't even realize that they had a problem with their vision until they would turn and then end up facing a wrong direction, away from the audience and continue dancing.
It was inspiring and humbling. One girl was on the verge of stepping off the stage several times but the volunteer helped orient her. But she kept dancing undeterred.
I have attended workshops where we had to move with our eyes closed. It can be terrifying! And to do a choreographed dance with intricate footwork, without your vision to guide you can be really challenging.
Watching these kids dance their hearts out despite their limitations just made me really happy! And watching their faces light up, I knew they were happy as well. It just made me appreciate the magic of dance; it can truly cross all barriers...
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