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University of Central Oklahoma Ballet Classes for Girls with Down Syndrome

Friday, den 7. May 2010

Posted: Jun 19, 2008 4:06 PM CDT  by Tulsa News9.com

Updated: Jun 22, 2008 11:22 PM CDT 

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Ballet classes offered for children with Down syndrome

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Instructor Robyn Pasternack uses a variety of props to teach the girls ballet.

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Madison Madory is the oldest student in the [...]

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Norfolk Dance Studio Offers Classes to Students with Down Syndrome

Wednesday, den 28. April 2010

By Elizabeth Simpson
The Virginian-Pilot
© April 25, 2010
It’s early on a Saturday morning when the dancers arrive with gusto at a downtown Norfolk studio.
A boy twirls himself within a black curtain that hangs against a mirrored wall. Another student runs off in search of drums. Still another grabs the hands of other [...]

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Nicole Sherizinger Wants to Start Music Camp for Down Syndrome Kids

Friday, den 23. April 2010

Zimbio–Nicole Scherzinger rose to fame in her girl group The Pussycat Dolls, and now she wants to use her talents to give back. She’s inspired by her aunt, who has Down syndrome, and wants to set up a music camp for disabled people.

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Nicole, 31, told Los Angeles’ [...]

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ASAWAY Puppy Program Q & A Dogs for Children with Down Syndrome, Autism and Speech Delays

Sunday, den 31. May 2009

Q. How do you select the puppies for the program?
A. Our son’s Aussie is the dam of the program puppies. For our son with Down Syndrome and the rest of our family, she is the perfect fit. Our son handles each of the puppies every day. By observing the puppies with our son, we hand [...]

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So, my son has Down Syndrome. Tell me something I don’t know.

Sunday, den 9. September 2007

They tell us our son is mentally retarded. Maybe he is, but I can tell you that he is more perceptive than I am. He is a much better improvisational dancer, too. He has something you can’t teach: rhythm.
They tell us our son has significant communication deficits. Maybe so, but I can [...]

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