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DANCE MOBILITY / MEDIA ARCHIVE

In the news.

Stories of movement,
possibility and connection.

Explore Dance Mobility in the headlines—from first dances and community classes to the international competition floor.

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Bringing people together through dance.
EXPLORE BY YEAR
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2019

10 stories & mentions
ABC • KGUN 9

Dance Mobility helps couple raise the roof with their wedding dance

Wedding couple coverage aired on ABC and was picked up across the country, including Arizona.

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ABC 7 Chicago

Wheelchair ballroom dancer offers free dance classes in Illinois

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CBS Chicago News

Wheelchair dance class comes to Illinois

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MSN

Top wheelchair dance couple in U.S. to hold first class in Illinois

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WDET

How Michigan became America’s epicenter of accessible ballroom dancing

July 12, 2019

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Oakland Press • Macomb Daily • WXYZ-TV 7

Three couples receive wheelchair wedding dance packages

The RIM Foundation sponsored Dance Mobility’s annual wheelchair wedding dance giveaway, awarding three wedding packages. One of the winners was featured in the Oakland Press, Macomb Daily and WXYZ-TV 7 news.

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Dance Mobility

Andrew Downs prepares for his first international competition

Andrew Downs, who began dancing with Dance Mobility when the program started in 2015, was set to compete in his first Paralympic-recognized dance competition in Germany in November 2019.

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FOX 2 Detroit

Wheelchair Wedding Dance Package Giveaway

February 7, 2019

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Good Morning America

Dance Mobility on Good Morning America

National television coverage listed in the media archive.

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Good Morning America

Cheryl Angelelli on Good Morning America

April 2, 2019

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2018

07 stories & mentions
Hometown Life

Father and daughter show their dance moves at her wedding

May 24, 2018

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Facebook • Evan Mountain

Dance Mobility community video

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YouTube

Dance Mobility video coverage

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Michigan Radio

Michigan Paralympian works to make ballroom dancing accessible to everyone

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WTOP

Athlete, studio blazing trail for Paralympic dance in U.S.

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Associated Press

Dance Mobility in the Associated Press

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Beat Street • WKBD TV 20

Dance Mobility television feature

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2017

05 stories & mentions
WXYZ

Local dance team wins silver at international competition

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Sports ’n Spokes Magazine

You think you can dance: wheelchair dancing

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InStep Magazine

Wheelchair Ballroom Dancing

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WDIV • Local 4

Teen with rare disorder learns to dance in a wheelchair ahead of senior prom

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WDIV • Local 4

Stroke survivors learn to dance

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2016

05 stories & mentions
Metro Times

Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan and dance studio partner in program for people with a disability

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C&G Newspapers

Local dancer flourishes in championship competition

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Michigan Radio

From pool to dance floor: world champion Paralympic swimmer wins ballroom dancing title

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Mitch Albom • Heart of Detroit

Cheryl Angelelli: an inspiration for many

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Macomb Now Magazine

Dance Mobility magazine feature

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2015

11 stories & mentions
CBS • Eye on Detroit

Bloomfield studio starts wheelchair dance program

April 13, 2015

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WXYZ Detroit

Determined to dance: one woman’s inspirational story

May 15, 2015

Aired on multiple broadcasts.

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WXYZ Detroit

Wheelchair ballroom dancer wins Top Solo Showcase at MegaDance DC

May 31, 2015

An update to the “Determined to Dance” story; aired on multiple broadcasts.

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FOX 17 Grand Rapids

Decorated athlete teaches wheelchair ballroom dancing

June 20, 2015

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A Wider World • PBS

Wheelchair Ballroom Dancing Program

June 25, 2015

National broadcast.

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WXYZ Detroit • Peter’s Principles

Wheelchair Ballroom Dancing

September 18, 2015

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Record-Eagle • Traverse City

Ballroom dance clinic aimed at wheelchair users

October 17, 2015

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FOX 2

Wheelchair ballroom dancer raises awareness

October 22, 2015

Aired on multiple broadcasts.

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UpNorthLive.com

Wheelchair ballroom dancing comes to Traverse City

October 24, 2015

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MLive

Wedding couple’s surprise wedding dance

November 21, 2015

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Detroit Free Press

Wedding couple surprise guests with first dance

November 21, 2015

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