Congratulations to The Dancing Wheel Company and School. They received a significant award from The Bubel/Aiken Foundation to help fulfill their mission of creating communities where all children can learn, live and play together. The Dancing Wheels Company was one of over 100 applicants selected this year to promote the Foundation’s mission of inclusion.

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Dancing Wheels is the nation’s premier modern dance company that integrates professional stand-up and sit-down (wheelchair) dancers.

The Company has long been recognized for its award winning, fully integrated in school assembly and residency programs across the nation. Through their artistic approach, the Company dispels myths about disabilities and creates entertaining and valuable messages to thousands of children with and without disabilities.

Photo by Dale Dong

The Bubel/Aiken Foundation was established in 2003 by Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel to promote the full inclusion of children with special needs into the mainstream of society.

For more information on The Dancing Wheels Company, you can visit their site at http://www.dancingwheels.org/