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Read more about the article How a Dance Performance Gave Me a Glimpse of a World Made Right

How a Dance Performance Gave Me a Glimpse of a World Made Right

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:June 8, 2023
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome
  • Post comments:2 Comments

She wanted it to be a surprise. So when we showed up to watch Penny on stage for her annual Spring Dance Fest, we were expecting the usual. Penny would…

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Read more about the article On Pointe, Step by Determined Step

On Pointe, Step by Determined Step

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:December 20, 2022
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Family
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Penny performed on pointe in the Nutcracker this past weekend (video below). And maybe that doesn’t seem like a big deal or something to write a post about, but I…

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Read more about the article Dance Theatre of Harlem

Dance Theatre of Harlem

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:November 13, 2021
  • Post category:Family/Parenting/Privilege and Race
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It was quite a gift to watch the Harlem Dance Theatre with Penny on Thursday.  First of all, the dancing itself was beautiful and powerful and fun and interesting. But…

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Read more about the article Pointe Shoes and Developing Perseverance

Pointe Shoes and Developing Perseverance

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:November 24, 2020
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Family/Parenting
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Penny got new pointe shoes last week. For a long time, I thought pointe—which requires strength in both the feet and ankles that I didn’t believe Penny would ever have—would…

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