1 00:00:00,406 --> 00:00:03,633 Hi everyone, thanks for tuning into this video. 2 00:00:03,633 --> 00:00:05,302 My name's India Harville, 3 00:00:05,302 --> 00:00:09,572 and I'm asking for money for an upcoming mixed abilities dance training 4 00:00:09,572 --> 00:00:11,438 I'm doing with Danceability. 5 00:00:11,438 --> 00:00:13,535 Mixed abilities dance is an art form 6 00:00:13,535 --> 00:00:16,203 that includes all types of people 7 00:00:16,203 --> 00:00:18,210 inside of the world of dance. 8 00:00:18,210 --> 00:00:19,735 From people who are Deaf, 9 00:00:19,735 --> 00:00:21,209 to people who are blind, 10 00:00:21,209 --> 00:00:23,539 to anyone with any kind of disability. 11 00:00:23,539 --> 00:00:25,403 So it's an amazing experience 12 00:00:25,403 --> 00:00:27,765 where everyone can be included. 13 00:00:27,765 --> 00:00:30,168 [MUSIC...] 14 00:00:37,583 --> 00:00:39,384 About 6 years ago 15 00:00:39,384 --> 00:00:43,056 I was diagnosed with something called Complex Migraines. 16 00:00:43,056 --> 00:00:46,356 My migraines are a little more intense than the average migraine, 17 00:00:46,356 --> 00:00:49,220 and they include seizures, paralysis, 18 00:00:49,220 --> 00:00:52,855 and other tough neurological symptoms. 19 00:00:52,855 --> 00:00:55,087 Before that, I loved dancing. 20 00:00:55,087 --> 00:00:57,687 It was my favourite thing to do in the world. 21 00:00:57,687 --> 00:01:00,989 And once I got sick, I couldn't do it. 22 00:01:00,989 --> 00:01:05,837 And all I wanted to do was get back to dancing. 23 00:01:05,837 --> 00:01:07,561 And then I got a wheelchair. 24 00:01:07,561 --> 00:01:11,339 And I started going to classes in a wheelchair, and that was awesome. 25 00:01:11,339 --> 00:01:13,638 I was finally back in the classroom. 26 00:01:13,638 --> 00:01:16,605 But it didn't always work in some classes. 27 00:01:16,605 --> 00:01:20,773 Some classes weren't made for a dancer who was using a wheelchair. 28 00:01:20,773 --> 00:01:24,003 And so, I had to find places where I could dance 29 00:01:24,003 --> 00:01:26,943 in my chair, and out of my chair. 30 00:01:26,943 --> 00:01:30,071 And that's when I discovered mixed abilities dance. 31 00:01:30,071 --> 00:01:34,941 I've had a wonderful time dancing with all kinds of dancers in the mixed abilities community. 32 00:01:34,941 --> 00:01:38,137 Deaf folks, blind folks, you name it. 33 00:01:38,137 --> 00:01:41,143 I'm actually in a company that does mixed abilities dance. 34 00:01:41,143 --> 00:01:44,480 So take a peek at this clip of our work in progress. 35 00:01:44,480 --> 00:01:46,807 [GROUP A CAPELLA SINGING...] 36 00:02:19,010 --> 00:02:20,572 So here are all the details. 37 00:02:20,572 --> 00:02:22,410 There are 2 parts to this training. 38 00:02:22,410 --> 00:02:26,148 One's in May, one's in December, both are in Austin Texas. 39 00:02:26,148 --> 00:02:29,220 Danceability -the company sponsoring the training- 40 00:02:29,220 --> 00:02:33,420 already gave me a scholarship for half the tuition. WOOHOO!! YES! 41 00:02:33,420 --> 00:02:35,117 So that's halfway there. 42 00:02:35,117 --> 00:02:39,154 Now I need to raise $6,000 to cover all of my other expenses. 43 00:02:39,354 --> 00:02:43,028 Now I need to raise the other $900 for tuition; 44 00:02:43,028 --> 00:02:46,535 then I'll also need 2 round trip tickets to Texas; 45 00:02:46,535 --> 00:02:49,698 I'll need to rent a car and be able to keep my wheelchair with me; 46 00:02:49,698 --> 00:02:51,628 I'll need housing while I'm there; 47 00:02:51,628 --> 00:02:57,366 I'll also need to make sure I can keep my very strict paleo diet that supports my health; 48 00:02:57,366 --> 00:03:00,101 and I'll need some money for my attendants 49 00:03:00,101 --> 00:03:01,861 who help me get ready to travel 50 00:03:01,861 --> 00:03:04,204 and who help me when I come home from traveling. 51 00:03:04,204 --> 00:03:06,615 Cause traveling is still very hard on my body. 52 00:03:07,830 --> 00:03:10,323 Any contribution you can make will help so much. 53 00:03:10,323 --> 00:03:13,661 Because without your support, I won't be able to make this trip happen. 54 00:03:13,661 --> 00:03:16,656 So thank you for watching this video, and have a great day. 55 00:03:16,656 --> 00:03:17,609 Bye!