Dance
A Girl's First Love
A first love can be life-altering. Suddenly every waking thought revolves around it, heart beating faster. The all-consuming nature of a first love may be too much for some people. But for others, it becomes a part of their soul, their identity.
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Elisa Parutto: Dancing with Passion and Determination
Through dance, Special Olympics Italia athlete Elisa Parutto transforms her emotions into movement. All she needs is to close her eyes and immerse herself in the choreography, allowing herself to be carried away by the intensity of the music and the rhythm of the song.
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The First Special Olympics World Championship DanceSport Was a Success!
Congratulations to the athletes, staff, volunteers and family members who took part in the first-ever Special Olympics World Championship DanceSport competition!
Break a Sweat and Bust a Move with Us this #InternationalDanceDay
Special Olympics is inviting EVERYBODY to join our #InternationalDanceDay social activation! Join us on 29 April to show the world how the Special Olympics movement stays fit AND connected through the joy of dance.
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Celebrating International Dance Day with The Special Olympics World Games Dance Competition
In honor of International Dance Day, we look back on the Dance Sport Challenge that took place during the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi.
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The Legacy Continues
One month has passed since the final competitions, the last medals awarded and the lights dimmed down on the Closing Ceremony of the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.
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Jamie Foxx Learned ‘How to Live’ from Sister, a Special Olympics Athlete
DeOndra Dixon, long time Special Olympics athlete, inspires everyone she meets, especially her Oscar-winning brother, Jamie Foxx.
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Dancer Robert Wallop's Performance Draws Standing Ovation
Robert won back to back gold medals at the 2015 Summer Games in Los Angeles and the 2017 World Winter Games in Graz, Austria.
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