Opening ceremony for Paralympics aims to reshape views of disabilities
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Creative director Thomas Jolly aims for the opening ceremony to challenge perceptions of disabilities, comparing it to the societal change from the French Revolution.
Dance will be central to the show, illustrating the universal language of movement as it celebrates diverse bodies, including those with disabilities.
The event, set in La Concorde square, gives a grand arena feel where performers on various adaptive equipment move in harmony with rhythmic music.
Swedish director Alexander Ekman's choreography involves dancers with crutches and wheelchairs, creating a spectacle that uplifts the narrative of inclusivity through performance.
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