My name is Elodie and I work for The Inclusion Foundation’s emotion21 program which a community-based not-for-profit provider of specialised dance and fitness classes for people with Down syndrome.

Specifically designed for people with Down syndrome emotion 21 is proven to improve the strength, balance, coordination, and motor skills of our participants. It also fosters confidence, self-esteem, socialisation, and leadership skills that help ensure that people with Down syndrome have the best opportunity to lead healthy and independent

For the first time, emotion21 Dancer Artists with Down syndrome are performing to a wider audience at the Melbourne Fringe Festival. In two intimate shows, get a glimpse into the hearts and lives of people living with a disability.

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Sonder - Sonder is the realisation that each passer-by is living a life as vivid and complex as your own. How well do you know someone with Down syndrome? Have you underestimated what we can do?

• Dates 07 - 09 Oct
• Time 3:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:30pm (60min)
• Venue North Magdalen Laundry, Sacred Heart Building, Abbotsford Convent

Analects of Aliveness - Autobiographical dance by artists with Down syndrome. Ask questions, be entertained, be enlightened. Be astounded by the passion of our dancing, and then hear us speak in a follow-up discussion about our work and efforts as dancers with a disability.

• Dates 15 - 16 Oct
• Time 6:45pm, 7:45pm (60min)
• Venue Festival Hub: Trades Hall - ETU Ballroom

As long-term friends of the Lucy Guerin Dance Studio, we know emotion21 dancers are talented, creative and insightful. We encourage you to broaden your dance horizons and attend a performance like no other. Buy your tickets today.

Sonder - https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/sonder/

Analects of Aliveness - https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/analects-of-aliveness/