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promote artistic collaborations between artists with and without disabilities working together
to explore dance movement as equals. She works to expand the concept of what dance is
and who can be involved. Wallace, an African-American woman, who contracted polio at the
age of five, has always believed she was born to perform. She has found that the
wheelchair is a beautiful accessory that affords her a unique opportunity to embrace and
express dance.
Alana has been featured in collaborative dance pieces with renowned companies such as
Mikhail Baryshnikov’s White Oak Dance Project, The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, Bryant
Ballet, The Chicago Moving Company and MOMENTA. In 1998, she was featured in the
Emmy Award-Winning PBS television documentary “Dance From the Heart” hosted by Ben
Vereen.
She conducts movement workshops with ArtsConnect, and lectures and performs
nationwide. Thus, Alana proudly displays her artistry in dance, (as well as in singing, and
acting) – as a testament to the talents and abilities of performers with disabilities. Adding to
her creative endeavors, Wallace has recently launched CRIPmark Cards –- a glittering
greeting card line that showcases images of people with disabilities that are positive and
beautiful!
Alana Wallace * 312 / 225-8824 * dancedetour@aol.com