[Disability_arts] Dance student

[Marc Goldman]

Dear Neila:

Although I am not an authority on the legal matters relating to this  
student, there does appear to be some room for inclusion in the  
program. My first thought is that this would be a wonderful  
opportunity to expand the dance program so that it could include  
people with disabilities. Some of the finest dance performances which  
I have seen are by people with disabilities.

As you know, I work with Light Motion, a two-woman, integrated dance  
team. Although I represent them on a professional basis, I am  
certainly not commercially soliciting when I say that it is possible  
to conduct workshops, residencies, and performances that would open  
up an entirely new dimension to your program. I would be glad to  
introduce your instructor to Light Motion so they could discuss  
options. Charlene, the principal dancer with Light Motion, is also on  
the Washington State Arts Council and she might even have a more in  
depth approach than I.

I think that you have a geat opportunity here and I look forward to  
being of further assistance.

Sincerely,

Marc Goldman

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On Mar 6, 2007, at 10:01 AM, Douglas, Neila wrote:

> I am seeking advice regarding a freshman dance student enrolled at  
> our institution.  This student passed the audition requirements and  
> was admitted last fall.  Reportedly, his leg was severely injured  
> in a car accident several years ago (prior to his audition),  
> resulting in significant muscle loss which impairs his ability to  
> dance.  The student’s dance instructors report that he is unable to  
> meet studio dance course requirements and is in danger of failing  
> several courses.  My first question is whether or not being unable  
> to dance constitutes a major life activity.  In other words, does  
> this student indeed have a disability?  Secondly, since this  
> student was admitted to our institution, is it incumbent upon us to  
> accommodate him by adjusting and/or modifying course requirements  
> to ensure his success here?  At this point, the student has not  
> disclosed his situation to my office.
>
> Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Neila Douglas
>
> Director of Disability Services
>
> The University of the Arts
>
> 320 South Broad Street
>
> Philadelphia, PA 19102
>
> 215.717.6616
>
>
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