We often think or make a guess: Deaf people cannot dance because they cannot feel the music to dance. But the truth is not like that. We went to the Central Deaf Service (CDS) following the invitation of the teachers at CDS to teach dance - Dork Dancing - to the Deaf students studying here. Under the guidance of Ethan, the founder of Dork Dancing, the students danced passionately for more than an hour. And they danced very beautifully. Sometimes each of them was requested to create their own dance moves. The way they danced showed clearly how creative the deaf children are. This free and creative dance did create joyful atmosphere. The children always had big smiles on their faces during the dancing process. And this is what they shared with Ethan after their first dance lesson: “I feel very happy to participate in dancing with everyone because it helps me feel full of energy. I really like dancing, I like fun movements. This is my first time learning to dance, but I want to continue dancing until I graduate, even when I grow up and go to work, I will continue to dance. When I first woke up I had a bit of a headache, when Ethan came to teach me how to dance, I felt very excited and I immediately woke up. I really like dancing because it is very exciting. This is the first time I participated in a dance like this. It was both fun and humorous because my friends and I created our own funny movements. I find jumping like this very fun, but my strongest jumps are high jumps, so my legs hurt a bit." Children, whether disabled or not, have their own needs and abilities. As long as we understand and support them properly, they will be able to trust themselves and express their capacities to fully develop. Can’t wait to see their 2nd class next week. Dork Dancing for mental health Alternative Education “Find your dream again
