Bill Shannon – Dancing on Crutches

July 01, 2009 By: erik Category: Dancing, Stuff I Found, Videos 333 views

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A tweet by Ze Frank got me watching some videos of Bill Shannon. On crutches from a disability for most of his childhood, he has invented a new style of dance. Ze, as usual, summarized it perfectly with only one word: Inspiring.

Performance

Technique

	Dancing A Jig
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I just saw a story about Mr Shannon on HLN a few minutes ago and he is amazing. His performance is total zen. Listening to him speak is good for the soul. He is gifted, insightful-healing motion in action.

Mini Erik

Convinced my daughter to watch Star Wars with me by promising that it had a princess.

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From the Smithsonian American Art Museum:

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American in Spain