This inspirational documentary profiles Guinean dancer Sidiki Conde, who learned to perform with his hands after he was left partially paralyzed by polio at the age of 14. Conde is also the founder of the Tokounou All-Abilities Dance and Music Ensemble., Director Alan Govenar presents this documentary profile of Sidiki Conde, a West African-born dancer who was stricken with polio at 14, and who built his upper-body strength in order to participate in a traditional coming-of-age ceremony. Years later, after moving to Conakry, Guinea, Conde and his friends formed a disabled artists’ collective that toured the country. That preceded a stint with the famed Merveilles D’Afrique dance troupe beginning in 1987, and in the years that followed he would collaborate with such respected musicians as Youssou N’Dour and Baaba Maal. It was in 1998, however, that Conde gained worldwide recognition by moving to the U.S. and founding the Tokounou All-Abilities Dance and Music Ensemble, an organization which had him mentoring disabled artists from all walks of life. In this film, we see not only how Conde has transformed the lives of disabled artists throughout New York City, but also how he navigates the vast urban jungle daily with poise and confidence., Profiling Guinean dancer Sidiki Conde, who learned to perform with his hands after he was left partially paralyzed by polio at the age of 14. Conde is also the founder of the Tokounou All-Abilities Dance and Music Ensemble.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “You Don’t Need Feet to Dance ” ?
A: The main cast includes Sidiki Conde,Alan Govenar,Moussa Sisoko,Jason Johnson-Spinos,Rick DePofi,Bouba Sakou,Pablo Sekou Dembele,Balla Kouyate,Didier Dorant,Yacouba Sissoko,Robin Macatangy.
Q: When Did the “You Don’t Need Feet to Dance” Released?
A: The Movie “You Don’t Need Feet to Dance” originally aired on 2013-03-22 and released in the year of 2013.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “You Don’t Need Feet to Dance” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “You Don’t Need Feet to Dance” ?
A: “You Don’t Need Feet to Dance” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
