When Upturn Arts began in 2010, a family approached us about their child, Elliot, who is neurodiverse and has physical challenges with limited movement on his left side. The family could not find a camp that allowed Elliot to participate all day. Our staff agreed to work together and support this young person so he could experience his creative journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a few days at camp, the Upturn Arts team noticed all the other young artists supported Elliot. At lunch, everyone jumped in to help Elliot open containers. At recess, everyone formed a circle around Elliot so he wouldn\u2019t leave the field alone. During drumming and dance classes, everyone was patient and encouraged Elliot to move his whole body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After just one summer at Upturn, Elliot performed with the entire class in a drum circle and danced with feathers, using both hands and sides of their body. As the audience cheered at the performance’s end, Elliot grabbed the microphone and said: \u201cThank you, everyone. And I love you all!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elliot and the other young artists ALL experienced an upturn together as a community. Everyone \u2013 the students, teachers, audience \u2013 left that room just a little taller, especially Elliot, who is now in high school, plays basketball, and dances at the prom.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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