Wheelchair Dancing with the Axis Dance Company
A few years ago I had the opportunity to see a performance of the Axis Dance Company. I’m not usually the type of person that really enjoys modern dance performances, but the premise of the Axis Dance Company really intrigued me: blending performers in wheelchairs and with mobility disabilities with able-bodied dancers. Their mission is to make dance accessible to all – and they do it in a creative, innovate, and often beautiful way.
They have several videos up on YouTube so I’ll let the dancing speak for itself, but I will encourage you to take a look and see what is being done to push the boundaries of the perceived limitations of the disabled. The work of the Axis Dance Company is inspiring to watch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMIgEO4vmcY&feature=related
Hi Aaron! This is annika from AXIS Dance Company. I just wanted to thank you for posting about AXIS. For those who happen to be in Washington, DC upcoming weekend: AXIS is performing on 6/11 & 6/12 at the Atlas Theater (check danceplace.org) for information.
We are also looking for people with disabilities to be part of the performances. An audition workshop will be held at Dance Place Monday June 7 6:30-9p.
Hope to see you at one of our upcoming performances Aaron
Annika
Annika, of course I was happy to post about the Axis Dance Company. I hope more people have the chance to see and experience what you do.
That’s really cool that you do auditions before the performances – I had no idea. Thank you for making dance so accessible!
you are welcome! btw if you want to keep up to date on what we do you can join our mailing list at axisdance.org/join
Thanks for you great blog.
Warmly,
Annika