A Tragic Accident Left Her Paralyzed. Now She Dances on Wheels | Short Film Showcase

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  • @silverhawk923
    @silverhawk923 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Every now and then you get reminded how powerful peoples stories can be.

  • @CD-cy9mg
    @CD-cy9mg 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow she moves so fluidly and beautifully.

  • @luisfernandes4145
    @luisfernandes4145 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do not worry, one or more of your students will continue your legacy! This is living, thank You!

  • @TheVestini
    @TheVestini 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Once a dancer, always a dancer. It never leaves you- regardless of what happens to your body as the years go by.....Bravo Kitty!

  • @donnadottoli
    @donnadottoli 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful. There's nothing better than music and dancing. All dance. Heart.

  • @wheelz23
    @wheelz23 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Keep it up Kitty. I was in an accident at 18 back in 97 and became a t-5 complete para. Attitude is so key. I got into adaptive sports, travelled all over, and lived life. There is life after sci. Stay blessed and be well.

  • @danellacullen4401
    @danellacullen4401 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love the truth and acceptance that she has. It’s what keeps her going in my opinion. Bless!

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      We admire her passion!

  • @123456789evj
    @123456789evj 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely amazing. As a dancer myself, I always want people to know that anyone can do anything and you can dance with any body you have. Work what you got and even with time, your body tones up and gains muscle memory. Then something you think you couldn't do a month ago, is all coming together. Thank you for sharing this and i hope this continues and grows everywhere.

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said! Thanks for watching.

  • @triedproven9908
    @triedproven9908 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nothing but respect for Kitty, thanks for continuing on to inspire others.

  • @theoldschooldiva374
    @theoldschooldiva374 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    She's so AWESOME!!! All of them are awesome!!!

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes they are!

  • @crystalelk
    @crystalelk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So very inspiring!
    As I've become disabled. I've lost more & more of my life to it, but I want more out of this life, than I have presently. I was a model, actress, dancer, singer song writer,
    Now I'm struggling to do daily everyday things. But I Want More!
    That I work on everyday!
    Sending Positive vibes your way!
    PEACE LOVE & DREAMS!🇨🇦
    💝🗺🌐📷🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👌🎼🎶🍃🎃🍁😊🕊💞💭❣🎬

  • @robinlaurence6284
    @robinlaurence6284 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a formidable woman! Truly inspiring.

  • @Shungabali
    @Shungabali 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I´m speechless right now ... this is so inspirational , truly beautiful. Thank you NG for posting videos like this one

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We're so glad you found this inspirational!

    • @karenmorgan3621
      @karenmorgan3621 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      National Geographic
      Pi

  • @justanutellajar
    @justanutellajar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Truly inspirational 💙

  • @estherhinds6314
    @estherhinds6314 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my goodness! What beautiful dancer! It seems like she uses the chair to her advantage in dance, instead of it getting in the way. She's so graceful and love that plucky spirit! It's sad that her injury kept her from her Broadway debut; I'm blown away by her persistence and her realistic, positive view of life. 💙💙💙

  • @Meeeeeeeeeeeeh34
    @Meeeeeeeeeeeeh34 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m legally blind myself and I do take ballet in a normal class in college, I’ve never seen anyone doing ballet with a cane before, and it made me smile

  • @DonYelleandDiana
    @DonYelleandDiana 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    inspirational!

  • @sonikasharma3257
    @sonikasharma3257 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    such a strong lady

  •  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome story! It's wonderful to know people like Kitty! Pure will! Thanks!

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      We can't get over her determination and passion!

  • @DebraDukes
    @DebraDukes 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely awesome good for her also excellent exercise for muscles.Thanks for sharing

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Isn't she fantastic? Thanks for watching!

  • @djbeebearfriends7458
    @djbeebearfriends7458 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you & God bless you truly.
    You are a beautiful women.
    I love your dance

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      She truly is an inspiration!

  • @DebraCherif
    @DebraCherif 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful dancer. I love you 🕊 I have always danced on the inside, but never learned how to be graceful on the outward.... would absolutely love to have you as my teacher. My new friend "Jhe" just helped me discover you.... I am in Astoria, New York not sure what state you're at but I will get all that I can from these videos.
    God bless you.

  • @DebraCherif
    @DebraCherif 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So beautifully graceful wheels and all ; you've become one that flows

  • @ishanimitra8630
    @ishanimitra8630 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the video...

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      We're glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching!

  • @courageouscarla1804
    @courageouscarla1804 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this content! Beautiful!

  • @JosephM
    @JosephM 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Incredible! 👏👏👍👍

  • @arionz6011
    @arionz6011 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good thoughts
    Good words
    Good deeds

  • @thebahooplamaster
    @thebahooplamaster 7 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Thats really amazing. Makes you want to actually do something instead of be a couch potato, lol.

    • @Psycorde
      @Psycorde 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm content with such existence.

  • @fairouzbirsiq2502
    @fairouzbirsiq2502 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    عندما ارى المصابين ومعاناتهم اول ما يخطر على بالي كيف سنصل الى إعادتهم لطبيعتهم كما كانو قبل الاصابه دون معاناه لا احب التفكير او العمل بانصاف الحلول فهي لا ترضي طموحي

  • @dominiqueclark119
    @dominiqueclark119 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tenacity at it's finest.

  • @dusekmichal
    @dusekmichal 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Respect! :)

  • @spiritL501
    @spiritL501 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Inspiring

  • @VeganDefinition
    @VeganDefinition 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man if I was paralyzed, I'd get so scared and tell everyone to break my bone and make them move.

  • @bojaanilkumar9045
    @bojaanilkumar9045 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nothing is impossible

  • @sweetmielie
    @sweetmielie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I know I'm going to sound ignorant and I apologise in advance, but how is she standing and getting out of her chair when she's paralysed from the waist down? I'd just like someone to explain please, I don't mean any offense.

    • @bethdye8199
      @bethdye8199 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Déna Jansen I thought the same thing

    • @SocksInTheDrawer
      @SocksInTheDrawer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Spinal cord injury affects people differently depending on the level of injury (neck, back leading from Cervical, Thoracic, lumbar and sacral) and also the damage caused to the spinal cord whether that was a complete injury or an incomplete injury. In this woman's case, she may be regarded as an "incomplete paraplegic", meaning that she broke her back around the waist area, but the damage to her spinal cord was not so severe so as to completely cut off ALL movement and sensation below that. Everyone with a spinal cord injury (even those injured at the same level in their spinal cord) have different physical limitations on their body as a result. Fo example, I am injured 'complete' at my neck, so I am unable to move anything from my chest down, and have limited movement I parts of my arms and hands. Someone injured 'incomplete' at the neck might be able to move one leg, or wiggle the fingers on one hand, or even stand up and walk a little bit. It all depends on the severity of the injury and what parts of your body at paralysed as a result.
      I hope this helps you to understand a bit better. Thanks for asking these questions so others can understand spinal cord injury better :)

  • @evaferreira1620
    @evaferreira1620 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

  • @dismaldice3045
    @dismaldice3045 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice

  • @ZigglerTheForestSurvivorPL
    @ZigglerTheForestSurvivorPL 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool movie!

  • @gozu9455
    @gozu9455 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    awww

  • @k17-e5n
    @k17-e5n 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful dancing but I'm really curious about how she is able to drive?

    • @SocksInTheDrawer
      @SocksInTheDrawer 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Death Blossom most people with spinal cord injury drive with hand controls, which is usually a push/pull lever which operates the accelerator and brake on an automatic car. Hope this helps

    • @k17-e5n
      @k17-e5n 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks I've always been a bit curious

  • @fion3943
    @fion3943 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd pay to watch this

  • @shaniamikaelson4378
    @shaniamikaelson4378 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm in a wheelchair and uk but I want to join

    • @hyacinthurue
      @hyacinthurue 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Contact Infinity Dance Theater

  • @elbat5946
    @elbat5946 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Timmmmmmayyyyyyy

  • @user-ln8rr3dl1p
    @user-ln8rr3dl1p 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You never know whats gonna happen tomorrow. Yeap im gonna stay away from ice.

  • @POWER-wq6pl
    @POWER-wq6pl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A7la kitty

  • @sushanalone
    @sushanalone 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got a spare spinal cord i am hardly using compared to you!

  • @annecaru9208
    @annecaru9208 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing . AMEN AND GOD BLESS

  • @shaniamikaelson4378
    @shaniamikaelson4378 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty please I'm 15 turning 16 in 7 months

  • @miosznowakowski7595
    @miosznowakowski7595 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its look funny

  • @Jonathan-cw4tq
    @Jonathan-cw4tq 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    slow dance

  • @hugo2171
    @hugo2171 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol rekt

  • @ZomBeeNature
    @ZomBeeNature 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is nothing elegant about a big, ugly, metal wheelchair. She could have a special performance wheelchair made that is more transparent and with smaller wheels that would show her and any ability she has better. Right now she is showing the stodginess of the wheelchair, not any talent of hers. It's like trying to portray the elegance of a jaguar enclosed inside a highway pavement extruding machine.

    • @beethovenpalattao2770
      @beethovenpalattao2770 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are the ugly one!No one will appreciate people like you!!!You stupid impertinent dingus!!!

  • @gabeitches5560
    @gabeitches5560 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    First