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The ‘Mixed Abilities Art Troupe’ Motto: Never Give Up

Have you heard of the “Mixed Abilities Art Troupe”? This group was established in 2005 by Liu Ming, the Troupe’s founder, and Taiwan’s first disabled person to win a Golden Bell Award for broadcasting the troupe. This group comprises members with physical disabilities, visual impairments, hearing and speech impediments, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, and ...

Emma Lu

Members of the 'Mixed Abilities Art Troupe.'

Dancing Delights: Unveiling the Advantages of Dance for Young Children

With its mesmerizing beats and flowing motions, dancing has long been a part of human society. To a greater extent than any other kind of art, it can reach audiences of different linguistic backgrounds and create a wide range of feelings. Dance has many positive effects, especially on children, that go far beyond its visual ...

Viena Abdon

Children dancing.

The Ancient Art of Duzhu Drifting

Is it possible to walk or dance on the water? Apparently, yes by means of ancient Chinese art called Duzhu drifting. A video of a Guizhou girl performing graceful dance-like maneuvers while precariously balanced on a bamboo pole in the water has sparked interest in Duzhu drifting, the little-known ancient Chinese skill. Duzhu drifting as ...

Max Lu

Bamboo drifting.

Art Extravaganza: The Incredible Art of Crafting Shen Yun Costumes

Shen Yun’s performances combine a live orchestra with extravagant dance movements that are an absolute delight to watch. The elegant, beautiful costumes worn by the dancers give each Shen Yun performance an otherworldly charm and are one of the reasons people tend to be amazed by them. A lot of work goes into the creation ...

Helen London

The Shen Yun orchestra.