The China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe has been
performing around the world. They have performed ___1___
the John F. Kennedy Center in New York City and the Teatro alla
Scala in Venice, two of the world's most prestigious theaters.
___2___ being deaf and
dumb, the talented dancers display such mesmerizing dancing.
They are just like able people, if not better.
The dance team members cannot hear the music, but their four
instructors, who can hear and speak, signal the ___3___
of the music from four corners of the room. With diligent
practice, their performance ___4___
nearly flawless. Tai Lihua, lead dancer and captain of the team
said, 'Each time before we practice, our sign language teacher ___5___
the music and we put our hands on the speakers ___6___
the vibration. The teacher also explains the music to us. That,
along with repeated practice, helps us.'
___7___ Chinese artistes
make us realize that nothing is impossible if you have the
willpower. |