Trans Movement Comes After Down Syndrome

How to think and write about a man’s work that is in some cases wonderful and in others quite awful? Meet the work of Daniel Vais, an Israeli choreographer working in the United Kingdom who has given those with intellectual disabilities a chance to dance and perform.

He brings those with Down syndrome out of themselves and out of societal shadows. He gives them skills and the stage. His work with them is a beautiful thing to watch in a short documentary from 12 years ago called Love Spotters. It shows these people learning to express themselves using their bodies. Their modern dance is not my cup of tea, but it is beautiful to watch. -- More...