So You Think I Can’t Dance
About Ancy Alexander
Entrepreneur, dance enthusiast, and advocate for equal opportunities for people of all abilities
Ancy was born and raised in Dubai and early in her childhood, it was identified that she was born with Cerebral Palsy, a condition that affected her walking. Her therapist prescribed dance as an activity to complement her physiotherapy sessions and this would stay with her throughout her journey.
She has trained in Indian classical dance styles Bharatanatyam and Kathak, Yoga, and martial arts. She has also attended creative movement and inclusive choreography training in the United States, India, and Dubai.
She is also an advocate for equal opportunities in education and performing arts for people of all abilities. In her pursuit to democratize dance for all abilities, she founded KriyAbility and conducts dance exploration sessions for people of determination.
About this Episode
In this episode, we talk to Ancy about her personal experience with cerebral palsy, her passion and journey with dance and how she founded her dance class, and the different dance workshops she holds. We also tackle the common misconceptions about people of determination and their abilities.
“At times you need someone who can really be persistent with trying to get you out of your shell.”
Ancy Alexander
“I have come across some people who assume that the moment they see someone with a disability or a condition, they already assume what that individual can do and cannot do.”
– Ancy Alexander
Show highlights
“Struggles… I remembered not being able to do my sports at school. I didn’t have an accurate understanding of my disability at that time.”
Ancy Alexander
“When you’re able to break free and come out of it and you’re able to commit your art, when you’re able to commit your purpose, it’s entirely really worth it.”
Ancy Alexander
Useful Links
Dance Workshop: So You Think I Can’t Dance
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ancy_alexander_03/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kriyability/about/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avegadancecreations/
Featured article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/wellbeing/inside-an-inclusive-dubai-dance-class-designed-for-people-of-determination-1.982790
