Music, art and dance at Congress
One of the highlights of Congress was the spectacular array of performances and art exhibitions. People with Down syndrome took to the stage to sing, dance, and even perform magic, while others showcased their painting and photography at the Congress marketplace and art exhibition.
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Weng Jia Ying, dancer Singapore
Weng Jia Ying is part of the Diverse Abilities Dance Collective in Singapore. She and several other dancers came down to perform at Congress and lead workshops in movement and dancing.
“We performed a dance called Confluence,” she says. “It was a big stage. We performed with dancers from Maya Dance Theatre too. It went very well.”
It make me happy to dance with everyone and to teach people to do the movements.
David Waldie, singer-songwriter Brisbane, Australia
David Waldie performed his new album “Speak your truth” with his singing and guitar partner Kate Fletcher-Becroft. It was a bright, humorous and intimate show, with lyrics like “see me for who I really am” and “I use my ability to be the best that I can be.”
David is a passionate performer who sings from his heart. He has a big, powerful voice and his tunes are catchy and honest.
I use my ability to be the best that I can be.
Ned Middleton, artist Castlemaine, Australia
Ned Middleton is a dancer and artist living in regional Victoria. He exhibited his fun, vibrant, pop art throughout Congress and presented on the topic “Connecting with community through creativity.”
“Hi, my name is Ned Middleton and I went to the WDSC in Brisbane.
I did a presentation with my art mentor extraordinaire, Toby, about my painting practice and the other things I do in my hometown of Castlemaine, central Victoria. Things like: my radio show about the TV show Glee, my job at a local brewery and pizza place, and things I do for fun like my dance class.
I took a painting of Brisbane band Savage Garden with me to the Congress to show people what kind of an artist I am.
I am a music painter. I paint different bands, singers, and music video clips because that’s what I’m interested in.
Zac Chester, artist Melbourne, Australia
Zac Chester is a 38-year-old artist from Melbourne. His works are expressive of his loving and vibrant spirit. Zac exhibited his art throughout Congress, and sold some of his pieces at the marketplace.
I loved meeting people at Congress, showing them my art and telling them my story. I am an entertainer, a world traveller and an artist
Carlos Biggemann, photographer New Zealand
Carlos exhibited his beautiful photography through Congress, and also presented about his life and experiences as a photographer.
Keziah Glenane, photographer Ballarat, Australia
Keziah loves to capture the beauty of Ballarat. She shared her photography and art products at the Congress marketplace.
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