6th Set of Mini-lessons / Dance for Children with Disabilites

 

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Mini-lessons

 

Jasmine Morales

Ana Sofia Porras



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Music and Motion Helps Disabled Children

 

Embody Dance  - Tiger Feet Dance & Disability Classes

 for Children with Learning Disabilities.

 

 These Kids With Disabilities Are Getting To Dance Like Never Before

 

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  Question

About this 3 videos; what would you say is the main objective of teaching dance to children with disabilities? Explain

 

 

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