Dance and Ability: Dance and Neurodiversity/Autism
An Arts in Action Event

This event takes place on Wednesday, December 11, and not Wednesday December 4, as previously listed.

ADMISSION:
Admission is free. Reservations not required.

DESCRIPTION:
In partnership with The Miracle Project, the Keck School of Medicine at USC, the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance and Arts in Action invite you to attend an enlightening panel about dance and Autism. Doctors, dance instructors, and dancers will discuss the intersection of dance, health, and ability, with a focus on theater and dance and Autism, and the transformative power of dance as a vehicle for self-expression, physical well-being, and inclusive social engagement.

Panelists:
Patrick Corbin, USC Kaufman School of Dance
Elaine Hall, The Miracle Project
Hannah Olander, The Miracle Project
William Del Rosario, The Miracle Project
Michelle Del Rosario, Communication Partner
Leah Antonellis, Middlesex University

Prior the conversation, USC Kaufman students enrolled in DANC 140: Dancing and Autism  will lead a demonstration bridging theory with practical application, showing the dynamic synergy between dance and ability and the benefits of incorporating dance into the lives of individuals with diverse abilities, with a special focus on people with Autism.

Schedule:
8 p.m.: Lecture and demonstration
8:30 p.m. Conversation

Presented by USC Arts in Action, part of Visions and Voices. Organized by the USC Kaufman School of Dance.