Somewhere out there, Busby Berkeley is smiling

This is truly spectacular - from the China Disabled Persons Performing Arts Troupe:

The dancer in the front is Tai Lihua, who has been deaf since the age of two. She writes on the troupe's web site:

I am deaf and suffer from lack of hearing, but I am happy. There are hundreds and thousands of outstanding artists in our country. The disabled artists are privileged to perform in famous theatres in more than 40 countries. It is our country that made this possible for us and many kind people have helped us realise our dream.

My white dance shoes share my best moments in life.

My white dance shoes bring me the joy of life.

We share our experience with the world:

As unyeiding as nature may be,

so must we ceaselessly strive along.

As tolerant as mother earth may be,

so must we act within our world with virtue.

Simply glorious.

(h/t)