Misconception of Deafness and how we can achieve a professional realm through dance arts. Is it possible for us to interact with music without our hearing senses? Ammar is one out of the many Deaf dancers at Redeafination - Singapore Deaf Dance Crew who have decided not to be bound by their disabilities. Ammar opens up on how he finds a different way of appreciating music and dance. A visual creator both on the dance floor and through the lens, Ammar has spent most of his time creating magic for the audience.

Driven by adrenaline, he loves pushing and transcending boundaries and believes in experiences more than certificates. He was born hearing but was hit with a high fever when he was an infant, resulting in his loss of hearing. Growing up in both Deaf and Hearing worlds, he witnessed and identifies with many differences and similarities in both of them. Despite his deafness, he has always had a passion for dance since he was young.

He has been a member of the Redeafination dance crew since 2011 which has taken his passion to a whole new level. Redeafination (spelt with “Deaf” and “Nation”) is an independent hip hop dance club for the Deaf that aims to nurture and develop performing arts talents within the Deaf community.

Currently a resident choreographer and instructor in the crew, Ammar hopes to spread his passion for dance to more Deaf youths.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx