Friday 29 February 2008

Nepalese child trafficking victims learn to rock and roll

In August 2007 dance choreographer Sue Way came from the UK to volunteer for a month in Nepal with the Trust. She only had a couple of weeks to teach the children in the Trust's care some fancy footwork. However the kids enjoyed being introduced to a new dance form that was very different from traditional Nepali dancing. Don't look at the feet - look at the enjoyment on the faces of these children. This is remarkable given that they have all been rescued by the Trust from extreme abuse inside Indian circuses after being trafficked there by their parents and villainous agents. Part of the children's rehabilitation involves giving them a chance to express themselves and to have fun. What better way than through lively dance?

Tomorrow I will upload the third piece of footage of Sue's work.