Disabled Romanian children given chance to shine

Children with Down syndrome staged a fashion show and performed along a ballet ensemble

Last updated: January 08, 2020 | 15:14

AP and Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Digital Content Producer

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A child with Down syndrome prepare to show skirts displaying drawings inspired by children, during a fashion show dubbed "heART Couture" in Bucharest, Romania.

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A child with Down syndrome jokingly gestures to the audience while presenting ponchos displaying drawings inspired by children, during a fashion show dubbed "heART Couture" in Bucharest, Romania.

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A boy with Down syndrome leans against a wall before performing in a dance show, in Bucharest, Romania.

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Ballerinas of the Arabesque Children's Ballet Ensemble, wait to go on stage during a show featuring children with Down syndrome, in Bucharest, Romania.

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Boys with Down syndrome pose before next to ballerinas of the Arabesque Children's Ballet Ensemble.

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Children with Down syndrome perform in a dance show.

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A ballerina of the Arabesque Children's Ballet Ensemble, rehearses her routine before performing during a show featuring children with Down syndrome

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Children with Down syndrome go on stage to perform in a dance show, in Bucharest, Romania.

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A boy with Down syndrome plays with the strings of his hat in the changing room during a dance show, in Bucharest, Romania.

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