Many people initially react to the idea of a disabled dancer as 'less than', as limiting the movement possibilities. I always use the following example as a way to explain, in a way that might resonate more easily with the general public, how wrong that way of thinking can be… imagine a painter suddenly discovering a new color on their palette, one that didn’t exist before. Imagine the huge increase in color variety, shade, hue and creative potential that would represent. That is also the gift of dancers with disabilities… a whole new universe of movement possibilities, a whole new and added variety of tools for the choreographer. Thus, an increase of movement possibilities, not less!