Last, but certainly not least, Z is for Zyon! Enjoy Zyon’s dance to “Never Say Never!” And after that, head over to check out the Rise Awards – a celebration of the achievements of people with Down syndrome…
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These days we have access to music of all kinds at the push of a button. YouTube is a music lover’s and amateur entertainer’s best friend. With it, we can dance, share, sing, and enjoy the music we love! Like this…
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What is it that makes someone an entertainer? In our community, we often joke that the urge to be a performer must be on the 21st chromosome. Today, we spotlight the performers who entered our first annual #321LipSync Battle last month and…
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The ability to earn a paycheck doing something you love is a dream for all of us. Hannah Sampson is living that dream! Her story recently appeared on BBC.com “Becoming a professional dancer was always 22-year-old Hannah Sampson’s dream. Having Down’s…
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Music, done well, can ignite other senses. When an indie band from Australia hits the stage, audiences are in for a sensory explosion. Rudely Interrupted was formed in 2006 and has been creating original music and touring internationally ever since. They’ve…
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There are many great “U” words I tossed around for our Music In Me theme. “Unbelievable” came to mind. One of Marcus’ favorite songs is “Unwell” and mine too and we could talk about that for awhile. But no…there are only a…
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What’s better than dancing? Dancing on a stage! Many of our friends love musicals, including Josh and Marcus. We love to see folks on the stage, and you’ll find singers and dancers with Down syndrome in everything from solo dance…
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Meet the band Dare to Be Dreamers: Dare To Be Dreamers is a San Diego band using their music & films to inspire hope and make dreams come true. Their debut album “Still Young” is an exhilarating journey through sound and space….
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“Why do you want to be a writer?” He asked. “Immortality.” I answered. For once, he had no retort. Artists remain alive in our conscious, remain relevant to our soul, always. In different ways, yes. In very personal moments, definitely. In the…
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Today we have a guest post from Katie, the author of For Elysium blog. Thank you Katie for joining us on The Road! Music has an undeniable influence on memory, as significant moments in our lives are connected to the music we listened…
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