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the second Special need,
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which the teacher may have to capable within the community dance
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class is the responsibility to care for those with physical disabilities.
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Many people with disabilities miss out on the basic human
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right to aspire to any career that they choose,
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including a career in dance.
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Pursuing a career comes with extra independence and
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the ability to create a wider social network.
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Attending a community dance club offers the
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opportunity to socialise with other disabled people
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that have overcome similar hardships.
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By watching other disabled dancers and talking with them,
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the disabled dancer can grow in self belief that they are able to dance.
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This growth mindset can also translate into other aspects of life,
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and this newfound optimism may encourage those with disabilities to
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try lots of other new things in their lives.
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Disability doesn't give or take away talent, but limits opportunities,
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which is why community dance must give a
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unique experience to dancers who are physically disabled.
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Society has prejudiced our vision of who can
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dance and what a dancer should look like.
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Very few adults with physical disabilities have been successful professionally,
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narrowing down the selection of disabled dancers
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that budding students can aspire to.
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The Infinity Dance Theatre has successfully
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challenged our ballet dancer stereotypes.
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This innovative company features dancers in and out of wheelchairs,
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the principle of the company. Kitty Long
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stated that the worst form of discrimination ever is
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someone judging what a person is capable of learning
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whilst not agreeing entirely with this statement.
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I believe that no one should be denied the opportunity of education.
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Teachers have the responsibility to inspire all and showing a
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group of disabled dancers a video of Swan Lake.
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Act two
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may not be the best way to go about it.
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Instead,
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the teacher must educate their students by showing them relatable
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role models and setting goals that are achievable and realistic.