#disabled dancing

[fox-and-roses]

How many times have I danced (softly, gently, sitting down) in the shower, and have told myself I could never *really* dance because of my disabilities? How many times have I moved to music, and then shamed myself for "not looking good" or not "dancing well"? How many times have I sat at dances or parties, wanting to join in, but so self conscious? I prolly always will be self conscious. But there is nothing wrong with my body in how it moves. There is no shame. My experience is beautiful and I will move to it. I don't want to miss out on what makes me feel fire

[elegantmess-southernbelle]

An idea formed today...

So, remember I know jack shit about electronics or computers. It's a miracle I can even use tumblr. I want to create a dance show, where the performers all wear special black zentai suits. The back drop is black, the floor is covered in black tiles. There are sensors on the front and back of the stage. Each front sensor is designed to pick up the positioning of the dancers and how they are oriented, signaling the suits to create colored, LED outlines of the people as they move. LEDs in the backdrop also react to the movements, creating effects to enhance the movements. Each step on the floor lights the tiles. The dancer is the creator of a fireworks display, a storm, a painting. The choreographer gives them the brush. Use dancers of differing body shapes and physical ability to create new and intriguing patterns. How would wheelchairs, canes, crutches and walkers affect the tiles? The outlines? The backdrop? What about fatter or thinner dancers? Amputees? I know the tiles exist, but how far are we from making the rest of this a reality?